Question

We were dead tired after the trip.
A
State whether the -ing word in each of the following sentences is a participle in the role of an
adjective, a gerund or part of a finite verb phrase.
1. The children were racing to school
because they were late.
2. The barking dogs chased the thief.
3. Dancing bear shows are banned here.
5. Reading is a useful habit.
6. We are making a puppet.
7. There is a growing need to improve
literacy
8. Entering this area is prohibited
4. Karan likes cycling.​

Answer 1

Answer:

We were dead tired after the trip.

A

State whether the -ing word in each of the following sentences is a participle in the role of an

adjective, a gerund or part of a finite verb phrase.

1. The children were racing to school

because they were late.

2. The barking dogs chased the thief.

3. Dancing bear shows are banned here.

5. Reading is a useful habit.

6. We are making a puppet.

7. There is a growing need to improve

literacy

8. Entering this area is prohibited

4. Karan likes cycling.