Identify Present participle vs. Gerund

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "allow" in the sentence "Allowing screen time is a big decision."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject of the sentence.

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "answer" in the sentence "Answering questions helps you learn."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (the action).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "arrive" in the sentence "Arriving early is a good idea."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the activity (subject).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "bake" in the sentence "Baking is her favorite hobby."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (a hobby).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "behave" in the sentence "Behaving politely is important."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (the action).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "call" in the sentence "Calling your friends is nice."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (the activity).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "clean" in the sentence "Cleaning your room is helpful."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (a thing to do).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "cook" in the sentence "Cooking takes time."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (the activity).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "dance" in the sentence "Dancing is fun."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (a fun activity).

Choose the correct verb tense of the verb "describe" in the sentence "Describing things helps understanding."

• Gerund
• Present participle (as an adjective)
• Present participle (with an auxiliary verb)

Answer explanation

We use the gerund because it’s the subject (the action).