Question

1. The little girl ruined the painting by *spilling* water on it.
2. The children saw a musketeer *standing* on his head.
3. *Shaking* their hands, the two friends greeted each other.
4. *Hunting* animals is a crime.
5. *Jumping* over the fence, the theif escaped.

State whether the highlited words in these sentences are participle or gerunds.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1. Participle

2. Participle

3. Gerund

4. Gerund

5. Participle