Gerund or Participle?

Question 1

Shaken, Connor walked away from the wrecked car.

Accepted Answer

participle

Question 2

Bethany's cooking rises to an art form.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 3

Taylin was awakened by the constant ringing of the telephone.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 4

Sewing slowly and meticulously, the tailor repaired the antique tapestry.

Accepted Answer

participle

Question 5

Rachel has a calling to help others.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 6

A major part of the Secret Service's job is protecting the President.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 7

Thomas King's writing reflect his aboriginal heritage.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 8

Buying too much fresh food all at once can increase chances of spoilage.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 9

Running in the halls is strictly forbidden.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 10

The police pulled Carter over for speeding.

Accepted Answer

gerund

Question 11

The crying baby had a wet diaper.

Accepted Answer

participle

Question 12

Falina sat at the table, dreaming about the cute guy in math class.

Accepted Answer

participle

Question 13

Nobody likes that picture hanging in the den.

Accepted Answer

participle

Question 14

Eaten by mosquitoes, we wished that we had made hotel, not campsite, reservations.

Accepted Answer

participle

Question 15

Jackson's stolen wallet was returned yesterday.

Accepted Answer

participle

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