Say whether the ing form used in the following sentences is a gerund or a present participle.
1Writing is his passion.
Wrong!
When an ing form is used like a noun, it is a gerund. When it is used like a verb, adjective or adverb, it is a participle.
2Not knowing what to do I went home.
Wrong!
When an ing form is used like a noun, it is a gerund. When it is used like a verb, adjective or adverb, it is a participle.
3Knocking loudly on the door, he demanded admission.
Wrong!
When an ing form is used like a noun, it is a gerund. When it is used like a verb, adjective or adverb, it is a participle.
4She ran out of the room crying.
Wrong!
When an ing form is used like a noun, it is a gerund. When it is used like a verb, adjective or adverb, it is a participle.
5Smoking is bad for you.
Wrong!
When an ing form is used like a noun, it is a gerund. When it is used like a verb, adjective or adverb, it is a participle.
6When I found her she was weeping.
Wrong!
When an ing form is used like a noun, it is a gerund. When it is used like a verb, adjective or adverb, it is a participle.
7Climbing hills is a hobby of his.
Wrong!
8Who is the girl sitting next to your mother?
Wrong!
9They have finished fixing the roof.
Wrong!
10I have stopped talking to him.
Wrong!
11The dentist suggested changing the toothbrush.
Wrong!
An ing form used as the object of a verb is a gerund.
12She insisted on coming with me.
Wrong!
An ing form used as the object of a preposition is a gerund.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Writing is his passion. Gerund
- Not knowing what to do I went home. Participle
- Knocking loudly on the door, he demanded admission. Participle
- She ran out of the room crying. Participle
- Smoking is bad for you. Gerund
- When I found her she was weeping. Participle
- Climbing hills is a hobby of his. Gerund
- Who is the girl sitting next to your mother? Participle
- They have finished fixing the roof. Gerund
- I have stopped talking to him. Gerund
- The dentist suggested changing the toothbrush. Gerund
- She insisted on coming with me. Gerund
