Participles, Gerunds, Infinitives, and Appositives

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participle
a type of verb that acts as an adjective
gerund
a type of verb that acts as a noun
appositive
the noun or pronoun placed after another noun or pronoun to identify, rename, or explain the preceeding word
infinitive
a type of verb that comes after the word to and acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb
infinitive
To Whistle is difficult for some people.
gerund phrase
He helped the police by telling about his experience.
participial phrase
The diner, chewing rapidly, called for a waiter.
appositive phrase
The antique car, a Studebaker, is worth thousands of dollars.
participle
Troubled, she asked for advice.
gerund
Michael enjoys painting.
infinitiveIt will be important * listen.*gerund*Using* trees as lumber is an important part of the New Mexican economyinfinitiveAs soon as she gets home, she hopes *to write.*participialThe waiter, eating his lunch, did not respond.participleThe *racing* car crashed into the wall.participial phrase*Chewing rapidly,* the young woman called for the waiter.gerund phraseOne of her favorite things things to do is *making jewelry.*infinitive phraseHis dream has always been *to travel.*gerundNot all Scottish people are interested in wearing kilts.participleAdditional oil reserves, hiding in the southeast, were also found in the 1920s.