Week 9: Gerunds

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

I like to ski.

• infinitive

• gerund

• participle

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

He liked skiing.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

The wrecked sailboat washed up on shore.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

To jump is fun.

• infinitive

• gerund

• participle

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

They do not appreciate my singing.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

He had a unique way of whistling.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

The dancing parrots entertained the crowd.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

My cat's favorite activity is sleeping.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

• none of the above

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund, participle, or an infinitive:

The crying baby had a wet diaper.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive