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Distinguishing between Participles and Gerunds - Exercise 4
Directions: Each sentence contains an underlined verbal phrase. In the box below each sentence, identify the verbal as a present participle or gerund.
If the verbal is a participle, write the noun that it is modifying.
If the verbal is a gerund, write its function (subject, direct object, appositive, object of preposition, subjective complement).
When you are finished, click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.
1. Last year we took a hiking trip through the Grand Canyon.
2. At first, his words seemed flattering to the young girl.
3. Ralph's dream, playing in the school orchestra, never cam to fruition.
4. June was sore after rowing for the crew team yesterday.
5. Becoming a lawyer was Jeremy's greatest achievement.
6. The laundry, smelling fresh and clean, was piled high on the table.
7. Many people enjoy singing in the shower.
8. Speaking from a far corner near the back of the room, the small boy asked for help.
9. Bernard felt shaky from fasting all day long.
10. Anyone standing under the bridge will stay dry in this thunderstorm.
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