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participles.
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gerunds.
1.The candidate
getting the most votes wins the election.
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participial phrase modifies candidate
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candidate
2. After
resting for an hour, you will feel much better.
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gerund phrase object of preposition (After)
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3.
Reading a good novel always gives me pleasure.
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gerund phrase subject
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4.
Clearing his throat, Bill began to give his speech.
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participial phrase modifies Bill
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5. They enjoyed
taking long walks on the trail.
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gerund phrase direct object
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6. We won't eat any of the turkey
roasting in your oven.
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participial phrase modifies turkey
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7. His profession,
teaching English to immigrants, occupied a great deal of his time.
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gerund phrase appositive
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8. The magazine's cover,
appealing to younger readers, will undoubtedly boost sales this month.
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participial phrase modifies cover
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9. The judges,
talking at length among themselves, finally gave the award to the Beagle.
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participial phrase modifies judges
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10. Mary's downfall is
eating snacks between meals.
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gerund phrase subjective complement
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