Identify the type of verbal (or verb) used in the sentence below. type the answer using lower case letters: gerund, infinitive, participle, verb child safety seats are 70 percent effective in preventing deaths and serious injuries. jim felt his car sliding down the slippery street that was covered with ice. our family wants to hike over spring break. there are many hiking trails in west virginia where we vacation. she likes running in the rain. bill's parents were disappointed with his failing grades. running is my father's favorite sport. it's important to for you to study every day. my sister uses special running shoes.