Question

Say what the -ing word in each sentence functions as: a gerund, a participle or a common noun.

1. Planting trees is Ramya's hobby. 2. Smoking is dangerous for health

3. Everybody tried to soothe the crying baby

4. I was out shopping all day

yesterday

5. Holidaying costs a lot of money

6. I enjoy outdoor activities like trekking and rafting.

7. Walking for half an hour every day is

good for health 8. Marching to the beat of the drums, the students proudly saluted the chief

guest.

9. I told him to stop shouting.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Gerund. It is the subject of the verb "is".

2) Gerund. It is the subject of the verb "is".

3) Participle. It qualifies the noun "baby".

4) Gerund. It is the complement of the verb " was".

5) Gerund. It is the subject of the verb "costs".

6) Gerund. It is the complement of the verb " like".

7) common noun

8) common noun

9) Gerund. It is the object of the verb " stop"