Part 1: In these ten sentences, identify the verbal as a noun or adjective. Determine whether it is an infinitive, participle, or gerund.


Example: "I wanted to cook dinner for my parents." (functions as a direct object)


Answer: Infinitive, noun



1. To love animals is a very human trait.


2. Loving the races, she decided to move up to the rail.


3. Freezing to death is not my plan.


4. I don't want to put my feet on the freezing floor.


5. I hated to leave, but I had no choice.


6. Saddened by the story, I decided not to go out that night.


7. Hoping for a different answer, I called to check again.


8. I love singing in the shower.


9. Her manners were charming.


10. Charming, she always knew how to put her guests at ease.