Say whether the ing form used in the following sentences is a gerund or a present participle.
1They are preparing for the exam.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "present participle" is correct because "preparing" helps form the present continuous verb phrase "are preparing".
2He enjoys sailing.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "sailing" is the object of the verb "enjoys".
3I miss living in the city.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "living" is the object of the verb "miss".
4I enjoy drawing portraits.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "drawing" is the object of the verb "enjoy".
5Would you mind moving a bit?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "moving" is the object of the verb "mind".
6Walking around the car, they inspected the tires.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "present participle" is correct because "Walking" begins a participle phrase that describes the subject "they".
7She is getting married in July.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "present participle" is correct because "getting" helps form the present continuous verb phrase "is getting".
8The bird is making its nest.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "present participle" is correct because "making" helps form the present continuous verb phrase "is making".
9He does not enjoy spending a lot of time on social media.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "spending" is the object of the verb "enjoy".
10I am interested in learning to cook.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "learning" is the object of the preposition "in".
11He has no interest in showing off his wealth.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "showing" is the object of the preposition "in".
12I have always been against spending too much money on celebrations.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "gerund" is correct because "spending" is the object of the preposition "against".
Answers
- They are preparing for the exam. — present participle
- He enjoys sailing. — gerund
- I miss living in the city. — gerund
- I enjoy drawing portraits. — gerund
- Would you mind moving a bit? — gerund
- Walking around the car, they inspected the tires. — present participle
- She is getting married in July. — present participle
- The bird is making its nest. — present participle
- He does not enjoy spending a lot of time on social media. — gerund
- I am interested in learning to cook. — gerund
- He has no interest in showing off his wealth. — gerund
- I have always been against spending too much money on celebrations. — gerund
