Question

how to identify gerund and present participle​

Answer 1

Answer:

If you find a form of “be” followed by the -ing form, that's the present participle. For example: They've have been working for four hours. If the -ing form begins the sentence, or follows a verb or preposition, that's the gerund.

Answer 2

Answer:

participle is verbal adjective whereas gerund is verbal noun.

eg.Dont waste your time in playing games.(participle)

you are INTERESTED in learning grammar.(participle)

and

Swimming is good for health.

Studying is enjoyful for Shyam.

Explanation:

here underlined words are gerund.