| Gerunds | Past Participle | Present Participle |
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Hiking
What is the gerund in the sentence:
We enjoy hiking. |
Broken
What is the past participle in the sentence:
The broken recorder is in that cabinet. |
Smiling
What is the present participle in the sentence:
The smiling girl is my sister. |
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A word formed by a verb and an -ing ending and acts as a noun
What is a Gerund
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Cooked
What is the past participle in the sentence:
He grabbed the cooked fish. |
A word formed by a verb and the ending -ing that acts as a adjective
What is a Present participle
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Going
What is the gerund in the sentence:
She suggested going to the movies. |
A word formed by a verb and the ending -ed, -en, -n, -t, or -d that acts as an adjective
What is a Past Participle
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Frightening
What is the present participle in the sentence:
That frightening tiger is from Asia. |
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Waiting
What is the gerund in the sentence:
Do you mind waiting here for a minute while I grab my lunch? |
Confused
What is the past participle in the sentence:
They ran towards the confused man. |
Winding
What is the present participle in the sentence:
The winding tornado destroyed the houses. |
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Decorating
What is the gerund in the sentence:
Decorating our house for thanks giving has a been a family tradition for years. |
Spoken
What is the past participle in the sentence:
Spoken words cannot be revoked. |
Aggravating
What is the present participle in the sentence:
The aggravating vines were encircling the old house. |
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