Gerunds and Participles

How is the underlined word functioning?
The deserted town was said to have many ghosts.

• Verb
• Participle
• Gerund

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

• Verb
• Participle
• Gerund

How is the underlined word functioning?
Outdoor swimming pools are not very warm this time of year.

• Verb
• Participle
• Gerund

How is the underlined word functioning?
Katy was washing her clothes when her mom came home.

• Verb
• Participle 
• Gerund

How is the underlined word functioning?
The soccer team tried hard to keep the other team from scoring a goal.

• Verb
• Participle
• Gerund

How is the underlined word functioning?
The football team practiced tackling.

• Verb
• Participle
• Gerund

How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Cheering for the team is fun.

• subject
• subject complement
• direct object
• indirect object

How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
He crossed the lake by floating in a canoe.

• subject
• direct object
• indirect object
• object of the preposition

How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Watching fireflies on a summer night makes me think of my childhood.

• subject
• subject complement
• direct object
• object of the preposition

How is the following gerund or gerund phrase (in red) functioning in the sentence?
Sheila likes creating cakes for weddings.

• subject
• direct object
• indirect object
• object of the preposition