Gerund Phrase or Present Participial Phrase?

I am a huge fan of eating breakfast for dinner.

• Gerund
• Present Participle
• Neither
• I'll be honest, Mr. D., I can't remember the difference

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Running up the slide is a good way to get hurt.

• Gerund
• Present Participle
• Neither
• I'll be honest, Mr. D., I can't remember the difference

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

We silently watched while the Reds' bullpen gave away another large lead.

• Gerund
• Present Participle
• Neither
• I'll be honest, Mr. D., I can't remember the difference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Sadly, the fans cheering in the stands were all from St. Louis.

• Gerund
• Present Participle
• Neither
• I'll be honest, Mr. D., I can't remember the difference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Arguing about the NBA MVP award with a Lebron hater is a waste of time and energy.

• Gerund
• Present Participle
• Neither
• I'll be honest, Mr. D., I can't remember the difference

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Stretching high into the sky, the CN Tower looms above the Toronto skyline.

• Gerund
• Present Participle
• Neither
• I'll be honest, Mr. D., I can't remember the difference

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A