Present participle or adjective

-ing forms are sometimes used as present participles. Sometimes they are used as adjectives.

When they are used as adjectives, they modify a noun. When they are used as present participles, they help form continuous tense forms.

Read the following sentences and state whether the –ing form is used as an adjective or a present participle.

1It might seem surprising but I don’t enjoy cricket.

2It is a baffling situation.

3The movie was very interesting.

4The news was exciting.

5How long have you been waiting?

6The dog is chasing the cat.

7Barking dogs seldom bite.

8Her performance was enthralling.