Question

Read the sentences given below and write whether the participles or gerunds are used.



(a) The 'grumbling' boss left the office in a huff. _______

(b) 'Smiling' people have more friends. _______

(c) 'Washing' dishes is a tiring chore.________

(d) 'Smoking' is prohibited here.________

(e) The Principal saw some students 'singing' in the classroom._______​

Answer 1

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(a) The 'grumbling' boss left the office in a huff. ____enjoying___

(b) 'Smiling' people have more friends. __blessing_

(c) 'Washing' dishes is a tiring chore.______washing__

(d) 'Smoking' is prohibited here.___avoiding_____

(e) The Principal saw some students 'singing' in the classroom.___beating____

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

★A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun

★For example, “Running is fun.” In this sentence, “running” is the gerund. It acts just like a noun. ... You can only use a gerund after the verb

Answer 2

1. enjoying.
2. blessing.
3. washing.
4. avoiding.
5. beating.

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