Gerund Vs. Participle

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

Carrying plenty of water , we set out for the summit of the mountain.

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

Honoring all members of the armed services is the purpose of Veterans Day, celebrated

in November.

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

The second Sunday in May is the day set aside for remembering Mom.

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

I believe I saw the maid climbing the stairs toward the forbidden room.

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

I ordered the special consisting of a chicken sandwich and tomato sauce.

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

In 1914 Congress approved reserving a specific day for mothers.

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

By decorating the graves of soldiers, we honor their memories.

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Is the underlined part a gerund phrase or a participle phrase?

Did they see the train coming around the bend ?

• Gerund phrase

• Participle phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A