Gerunds Versus Participles

The difference between gerunds and participles is....

• gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives

• gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns

• There is no difference

• Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.

They were presented with the menu; choosing was difficult.

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

• not a verbal

The exhausted children napped on the floor.

• Participle

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• None of the above

John congratulated us on.....our exams

• being passed

• pass

• passing

• passed

Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.

• Participle

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• None of the above

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• The word "to" plus a verb

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

What is the gerund in the following sentence? During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.

• during

• to like

• singing

Jogging is her favorite activity.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

The passing bus accelerated down the street.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive