ing forms worksheet

State whether the –ing words in the following sentences have been used as nouns, verbs or adjectives.

1The children were reading quietly in the class. Reading is a ...............

2He is learning a new language. Learning is a/an ...............

3It is an interesting movie. Interesting is a/an ...............

4He was building a cottage for himself. Building is a/an ...............

5The children started fighting. Fighting is a/an ...............

6They are struggling to survive. Struggling is a/an ...............

7I love painting. Painting is a/an ...............

8All living things will die. Living is a/an ...............

9A peacock was sitting on a coconut tree. Sitting is a/an ...............

10My brother is extremely caring. Caring is a/an ...............