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)

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.