QuestionApril 16, 2026

Exercise B Identify the italicized word as a verb or verbal. __ 1. Mia likes decorating cupcakes. __ 2. Praising his students hard work, Mr. Lane returned the semester examinations. __ 3. Skiing is one of Jeff's favorite sports. __ 4. Jordan and Alex returned the folded newspaper to the circulation d __ 5. The volcano violently spewed hot ash. __ 6. My mom has started running on the treadmill every morning. __ 7. Do you like frosted cookies or plain cookies? __ 8. The drinking fountain in the hallway no longer works. __ 9. Do you enjoy skating or playing hockey? __ 10. Studying every day will help your grades.

Exercise B Identify the italicized word as a verb or verbal. __ 1. Mia likes decorating cupcakes. __ 2. Praising his students hard work, Mr. Lane returned the semester examinations. __ 3. Skiing is one of Jeff's favorite sports. __ 4. Jordan and Alex returned the folded newspaper to the circulation d __ 5. The volcano violently spewed hot ash. __ 6. My mom has started running on the treadmill every morning. __ 7. Do you like frosted cookies or plain cookies? __ 8. The drinking fountain in the hallway no longer works. __ 9. Do you enjoy skating or playing hockey? __ 10. Studying every day will help your grades.
Exercise B
Identify the italicized word as a verb or verbal.
__ 1. Mia likes decorating cupcakes.
__ 2. Praising his students hard work, Mr. Lane returned the semester
examinations.
__ 3. Skiing is one of Jeff's favorite sports.
__ 4. Jordan and Alex returned the folded newspaper to the circulation d
__ 5. The volcano violently spewed hot ash.
__
6. My mom has started running on the treadmill every morning.
__ 7. Do you like frosted cookies or plain cookies?
__ 8. The drinking fountain in the hallway no longer works.
__ 9. Do you enjoy skating or playing hockey?
__ 10. Studying every day will help your grades.

Solution
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Answer

1. **decorating** – Verbal (gerund) 2. **Praising** – Verbal (participle) 3. **Skiing** – Verbal (gerund) 4. **folded** – Verbal (participle) 5. **spewed** – Verb 6. **running** – Verbal (gerund) 7. **frosted** – Verbal (participle) 8. **drinking** – Verbal (participle) 9. **skating** – Verbal (gerund) 10. **Studying** – Verbal (gerund) Do you want me to also break down *each verbal type* into gerunds, participles, and infinitives for easier understanding? Explanation A verb expresses an action or state of being. A verbal is a word derived from a verb but used as a noun, adjective, or adverb (examples: gerunds, participles, infinitives).

Explanation

A verb expresses an action or state of being. A verbal is a word derived from a verb but used as a noun, adjective, or adverb (examples: gerunds, participles, infinitives).
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