Question

Point out the present participles and gerunds in the following sentences.

1. He has ruined his lungs by smoking.
2. Asking questions is easier than answering them.
3. We saw a clown standing on his head.
4. He hates spending money.
5. Waving their hands, the spectators cheered the runners.
6. We are fighting a losing battle.
7. It is freezing cold.
8. We are confident of winning the election.
9. The boy cried thinking that he would be whipped.
10. Can you teach me painting?​

Answer 1

Answer:

I'm telling you about gerunds

Explanation:

1. in this sentence gerund is by smoking

2.asking questions, answering

3.standing

4.spending

5.waving

6.lossing

7.freezing

8.winnig

9.thinking

10.painting