Question

The phrase "to jump" is an example of a _____. gerund preposition verbal direct object

Answer 1

Answer: The phrase "to jump" is an example of a verbal.

Explanation: A verbal is a non-finite verb, that is to say a verb that has not been conjugated and that functions as another part of speech. There are three types of verbals: infinitives, gerunds and participles. An infinitive begins with the word "to", a gerund ends in "-ing" and a participle can end in "-ed", "-d", "-en" "-t" or "-ing". The phrase "to jump" is an infinitive (and also a verbal) because it begins with the word "to" and it includes the base form of the verb ("jump").

Answer 2

The phrase "to jump" is an example of a verbal. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option. I hope that this is the answer you were looking for and it has come to your help. To run, or to jump are all examples of verbal that are in regular use.