Underline the participles and gerunds in the following sentences. In the case of the
participle, name the noun or pronoun that it qualifies. In the case of the gerund state
whether it is subject, object, complement, or used after a preposition.
1. He was found fighting desperately for his life.
2. He has ruined his sight by reading small print.
3. Hearing the noise, he ran to the window.
4. We saw a clown standing on his head.
5. Asking questions is easier than answering them.
6. Waving their hats and handkerchiefs, the people cheered the Prime Minister.
7. Walking on the grass is forbidden.
8. Jumping over the fence, the thief escaped.
9. The miser spends his time in hoarding money.
10. Much depends on Rama's returning before noon.
11. Amassing wealth often ruins health.
12. I was surprised at Hari's being absent.
13. We spent the afternoon in playing cards.
14. The miser hated spending money.
15. Captain Hardy congratulated him on his having gained a complete victory.
Answers
Participles and gerunds are given below.
Explanation:
1. He was found fighting desperately for his life. ( fighting - Participle)
2. He has ruined his sight by reading small print. ( Reading - Gerund )
3. Hearing the noise, he ran to the window. (hearing - participle)
4. We saw a clown standing on his head. (Standing - Participle)
5. Asking questions is easier than answering them. (asking, answering - Gerunds)
6. Waving their hats and handkerchiefs, the people cheered the Prime Minister. (Waving - participle)
7. Walking on the grass is forbidden. (walking - Gerund)
8. Jumping over the fence, the thief escaped. (jumping – participle)
9. The miser spends his time in hoarding money. (hoarding- gerund)
10. Much depends on Rama's returning before noon. (returning - gerund)
11. Amassing wealth often ruins health. (amassing - gerund)
12. I was surprised at Hari's being absent. (being - gerund)
13. We spent the afternoon in playing cards. (Playing - gerund)
14. The miser hated spending money. (spending - Gerund)
15. Captain Hardy congratulated him on his having gained a complete victory. (Having- Gerund)
Answer:
1. He was found fighting desperately for his life. ( fighting - Participle)
2. He has ruined his sight by reading small print. ( Reading - Gerund )
3. Hearing the noise, he ran to the window. (hearing - participle)
4. We saw a clown standing on his head. (Standing - Participle)
5. Asking questions is easier than answering them. (asking, answering - Gerunds)
6. Waving their hats and handkerchiefs, the people cheered the Prime Minister. (Waving - participle)
7. Walking on the grass is forbidden. (walking - Gerund)
8. Jumping over the fence, the thief escaped. (jumping – participle)
9. The miser spends his time in hoarding money. (hoarding- gerund)
10. Much depends on Rama's returning before noon. (returning - gerund)
11. Amassing wealth often ruins health. (amassing - gerund)
12. I was surprised at Hari's being absent. (being - gerund)
13. We spent the afternoon in playing cards. (Playing - gerund)
14. The miser hated spending money. (spending - Gerund)
15. Captain Hardy congratulated him on his having gained a complete victory. (Having- Gerund
Explanation:
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