gerund or participle? hint: how does it function?
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Gerund or Participle?
Hint: How does it function?
Making a speech makes me nervous.
It was my first attempt at pitching horseshoes.
Biting insects hovered over our campsite at night.
I enjoy driving a car.
Homing pigeons were used in the experiment.
The girl in the red dress is stunning.
G -- S
G --OP
P
G – DO
P
P
The man playing the trombone is my brother.
Being treasurer of this club is a responsibility.
Airplanes are used in the mapping of large areas.
Pressing the wrong number can be very dangerous.
The cleaned apartment was ready for new tenants.
P
G – S
G -- OP
G – S
P
The chart showing sales figures is very helpful.
The girls gave running most of their time and energy.
The most popular pastime is watching people.
Climbing Pikes Peak was quite an experience.
P
G – IO
G – PN
G – S
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