Question

Identify whether the underlined word is a gerund or a participle:
1. Clearing his throat, Bill began to give his speech.
2. The candidate getting the most votes wins the election.
3. Reading a good novel always gives me pleasure.
4. A new tennis ball, covered thickly with fuzz, bounces a bit slowly.
5. A humming bird, seeking food, came to our red azalea blossoms.
6. Paddling a canoe is not my idea of an easy way to travel.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. Present Participle

2.Present Participle

3.Present Participle

4.Past Participle

5. Preset Participle

6.Geund