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