Here's why:
* Verbals: These are words that are based on verbs but act as other parts of speech. The main types are participles, gerunds, and infinitives.
* Participles: These are verb forms that act as adjectives, describing nouns or pronouns. They can be present participles (ending in -ing) or past participles (ending in -ed, -en, -t, or -n).
Examples:
* Present participle: "The running water splashed onto the rocks." (Describes the water)
* Past participle: "The broken vase lay on the floor." (Describes the vase)
Key Points:
* Participles can be used to modify single nouns or entire phrases.
* They often provide more specific information about the noun they modify.
Important Note: While gerunds (verb forms ending in -ing) can sometimes function as adjectives, they are typically used as nouns.