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Participles vs. Gerunds
Participles vs. Gerunds
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Practice differentiating between participles and gerunds.
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1
Running toward the finish line
, Kelly smiled and threw her hands into the air.
Participle
Gerund
Verb
2
The dress
described in the catalog on page ten
was a popular item.
Verb
Gerund
Participle
3
I like
visiting historical sites
.
Participle
Gerund
Verb
4
Reading a variety of books
will increase your general knowledge
Verb
Participle
Gerund
5
Chopped into large pieces
, the wood sat in a pile.
Participle
Verb
Gerund
6
Courtney was
running
late for class.
Verb
Gerund
Participle
7
He enjoyed
playing football
more than any other sport.
Verb
Participle
Gerund
8
The music was
playing
softly in the background.
Verb
Gerund
Participle
9
David’s job is
flying helicopters.
Participle
Verb
Gerund
10
Applauding
, the audience gave the singers a standing ovation.
Gerund
Verb
Participle
11
The smell of
burnt
toast filled the kitchen.
Gerund
Verb
Participle
12
The act of
voting
is a responsibility every citizen should take seriously.
Verb
Gerund
Participle
13
The children
waiting for the bus
stood quietly to obey the rules.
Verb
Gerund
Participle
14
We were
walking
to the store when a bird pooped on Mike’s head.
Gerund
Verb
Participle
15
Being optimistic
may improve your chances for success.
Verb
Gerund
Participle
16
Getting an award in recognition of his achievement
was a surprise to Patrick.
Participle
Gerund
Verb
17
The third question
asked on the test
was missed most often by students.
Verb
Participle
Gerund
18
She looked both ways and
stepped
into the street.
Gerund
Participle
Verb
19
The children waiting for the bus were
standing
quietly.
Participle
Gerund
Verb
20
Painting
helps me relax.
Gerund
Participle
Verb
