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- Infinitive, gerund and participle
- Sentences with non-personal forms of the verb
- How do they work in prayer?
The non-personal forms of the verb They are the three verb forms that do not admit conjugation, that is, they do not express the characteristics of the verb (time, mode, number and person). There are three non-personal forms of the verb, also called "verboids": infinitive (to love), gerund (loving), and participle (loved).
In a sentence, adverbs (the gerund), nouns (the infinitive) or adjectives (the participle) do not function as verbs.
The personal forms of the verb, on the other hand, are all conjugated verbs, that is, those that have a person and number morpheme and inform about the subject and time of the action. For example: They run, we run
- See also: Infinitive, gerund and participle
Infinitive, gerund and participle
- Infinitive. It is the elemental form of the verb, which gives it its name. Infinitives end in -ar, -er, or -ir. Within the sentence, they function as a noun or as an auxiliary in verbal phrases. For example:Walk does well. They also function as an auxiliary in verbal phrases. For example: I want eat fish.
- Gerund. It transmits an action that has not yet finished and that is presented as it passes. Gerunds end in -ando (if verbs end in -ar) or -endo (if verbs end in -er or -ir). Within the sentence, they function as an adverb. For example: I painted the wall combining colors. They also function as an auxiliary in verbal phrases. For example: Having I filled out the form, I was able to deliver it.
- Participle. Show the action once it's finished. The participles end in -ado or -ido. Within the sentence, they function as an adjective. For example: Shirt washed Thats very good. They also function as auxiliaries in verb phrases. For example: Am tired.
Sentences with non-personal forms of the verb
- Having other options, I don't think I will accept. (Gerund)
- May l see to the kids sitting in the bank. (Infinitive and participle)
- It is a dress designed in France. (Participle)
- Let's go faster than it already is raining. (Gerund)
- She hates clean. (Infinitive)
- We saw a flock of seagulls flying. (Gerund)
- They found her passed out In the bath. (Participle)
- After work i like Cook. (Infinitive)
- The only way to win me it is buying to the jury. (Infinitive and gerund)
- Gave him a sculpture carved in oak. (Participle)
- Having solved the conflict, they returned to be friends (participle and infinitive).
- Imagine sheep jumping a fence. (Gerund)
- Necessary concentrate our efforts in the immediate goal. (Infinitive)
- The trees will be transplanted to the garden. (Participle)
- Let's pause to drink one cofee. (Infinitive)
- Even the smallest particles will be aspirated. (Participle)
- The guests left singing. (Gerund)
- It's not healthy smoke. (Infinitive)
- We will spend the afternoon painting home. (Gerund)
- The boy said he did it without wantto damage to nobody. (Infinitive)
- It seemed very altered For the news. (Participle)
- They will only come to an agreement negotiating. (Gerund)
- I can not stand hear those children screaming. (Infinitive and gerund)
More examples in:
- Infinitive, gerund and participle
- Verboids
How do they work in prayer?
Infinitive functions
By assuming the role of a noun, the infinitive can take on one of these roles:
- Subject. For example: to love it is a blessing.
- Direct complement. For example: I want paint That wall.
- Indirect compliment. For example: Is training to win.
- Regimen supplement. For example: I regretted sleep so much.
- Circumstantial complement. For example: We were able to reassure her with her by talk to him.
- Objective predicative. For example: Wanting is power.
- Subjective predictive. For example: We saw it be born.
- Complement of a noun. For example: You make enemies because of the way you argue.
- Adjective complement. For example: It is long of tell.
- Complement of an adverb. For example: I will call you after end up the job.
Gerund functions
By assuming the role of an adverb, the gerund can acquire one of these roles:
- Circumstantial complement. For example: He went running away.
- Predicative complement. For example: They saw it starting the fire.
- Noun complement. For example: Behind the child crying.
Participle functions
By assuming the role of an adjective, the gerund can acquire one of these roles:
- Direct modifier. For example: Heaven bluish I get excited.
- Circumstantial complement. For example: Started the conference, everyone fell silent.
- Complement of a noun. For example: Talk to the man located next to the column.
- Attribute. For example: The product is guaranteed by the company.
- Predicative complement. For example: We saw it worried at the end of the day.
