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.