gerund or participle #5

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) Swimming in the calm, crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, while surrounded by colorful marine life, is an experience that leaves you in awe of nature's beauty.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) She relishes the solitude of her room, reading books from diverse genres, letting her imagination transport her to different worlds.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) Playing chess, a game that demands strategic thinking and patience, has been his favorite pastime since childhood.

• gerund

• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) Despite eating a hearty breakfast, he couldn't resist the temptation of freshly baked pastries at the local bakery.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) While listening to the soothing melodies of classical music, her mind finds solace and escape from the demands of daily life.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) Baking a three-tiered chocolate cake for the charity bake sale, she meticulously measured each ingredient to ensure perfection.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) Skiing through a forest of pine trees, with snowflakes gently falling around you, creates a magical winter wonderland.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) He'd rather spend his weekends fishing in the tranquil river, surrounded by the symphony of nature, than in the noisy city.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) Hiking through the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Trail, with its breathtaking vistas and challenging slopes, is an adventure every nature enthusiast should experience.

• gerund

• participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

(Is/are the underlined word(s) participles or gerunds?) Her dedication to dancing is evident in the countless hours she devotes to perfecting her routines and mastering different styles.

• gerund

• participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A