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:

Explanation:

PRESENT PARTICIPLES GERUNDS

1. ruined smoking
2. easier answering
3. saw standing
4. hates spending
5. cheered waving
6. losing fighting
7. cold freezing
8. confident winning
9. cried thinking
10. teach painting