Question

Identify whether the underlined words are gerunds, participles, or infinitives. I like whistling 1. 2. I like to whistle. 3. Cooking is fun. 4. I want to read the newspaper. 5. Cleaning is one of my chores. 6. The watering can is rusty. 7. The whistling boy cycled down the street. 8. We have to water plants more often in summer. 9. The rotting apple was found in the basket. 10. The ticking clock reminded me that I was late.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

C

Gerund

The underlined verb is a gerund because it functions as a noun apart from being structured as a verb. It is the object of the sentence. It does not function as an adjective and, thus, is not a participle. Thus, Option C is the correct answer. Options A,B, and D are all incorrect.