Question

Q.no. 5: Do the 'ing' verbs function as gerunds in the sentences or as participles? Write
Gerund or Participle.
1. Sitting too long without exercise can make the feet swollen.
2. An easy or unprotected target is called a sitting duck,
3. It is said that planning is essential for success.
4. The hall seemed to be full of crying babies.
(2 marks)​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. sit too long without exercise can make the feet swollen.

2.an easy or unprotected target is called a sit duck.

3.it is said that plan is essential for success.

4.the hall seemed to be full of cry babies

Answer 2

1.gerund

2.participle

3.gerund

4.participles