Gerund vs Participles Review 2.2

People are complaining about Jenny's habit of biting her nails.

• gerund

• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

We finally found Sam sitting in the lobby.

• gerund

• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Last week the tree began sprouting blossoms.

• gerund

• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

By playing the message backwards, you will understand the code.

• gerund

• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Mark poured the pasta into the boiling water.

• gerund

• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

How is the underlined word functioning?
Kicking is frowned upon at the daycare.

• Verb
• Participle
• Gerund

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

_{Is  the underlined word/phrase a gerund or a participle?}

Hearing a loud noise, we ran to the window.

• gerund
• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

_{Is  the underlined word/phrase a gerund or a participle?}

His surprised look was amusing when we saw it. 

• gerund
• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

_{Is  the underlined word/phrase a gerund or a participle?}
A  miser hates spending his money on anything.

• gerund
• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

_{Is  the underlined word/phrase a gerund or a participle?}
The young girl, singing to herself softly, has a lovely voice. 

• gerund
• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A