All of the following statements are true about verbals or verbal phrases except
A) A verbal is formed from a verb but functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
B) Gerunds, participles, and infinitives are types of verbals, and they can appear alone or can begin a verbal phrase.
C) A gerund is formed from a verb ending in - ing and functions as an adjective.
D) An infinitive is formed from to and a present-tense verb, and it functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

Question

All of the following statements are true about verbals or verbal phrases except
A) A verbal is formed from a verb but functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
B) Gerunds, participles, and infinitives are types of verbals, and they can appear alone or can begin a verbal phrase.
C) A gerund is formed from a verb ending in - ing and functions as an adjective.
D) An infinitive is formed from to and a present-tense verb, and it functions as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A gerund is formed from a verb ending in -ing and functions as a noun, not an adjective. The other statements are true about verbals and verbal phrases.

All of the Following Statements Are True About Verbals or Verbal