Question

A. Determine whether the ing forms of the verbs in these sentences are
gerunds (G) or participles (P).
1. The drowning man is still trying to swim. (6/6)
2. Will you be going rafting when you visit Rishikeshp (G/P)
3. I love reading and swimming (G/)
4. Growing interest rates can result in the number of loans falling C/P)
5. Spending time with one's family is very relaxing: (G/P)
6. Let's go fishing this weekend. (GXP)
7. Crying helps us release stress, sometimes. OP
8. Seeing the heaving crocodile snapping its jaws at him, the man started
screaming: G/P)
9. Sheltering thieving juveniles causes harm to one and all. ©/P)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) G

2)G

3)G

4)P

5)G

6)P

7)P

8)G

9)P