Gerunds and Present Participles

A verb form used as an adjective

A noun made from a verb by adding -ING

A verb form used to indicate past tense

A verb form used to indicate future tense

As a preposition

As a verb tense

As a conjunction

As a noun

Reading is my favorite hobby.

They are reading together.

I am reading a book.

She was reading quietly.

He gave reading a try.

Reading was enjoyable.

Reading is fun.

I love reading books.

His love for reading grew.

He was walking home.

I am reading a book.

Reading is fun.

I am running fast.

Running is my favorite sport.

She was running late.

They are running together.

Gerunds act as nouns, while present participles act as verbs or adjectives.

Gerunds are always in past tense, while present participles are in present tense.

Gerunds are used in questions, while present participles are used in statements.

Gerunds are used in commands, while present participles are used in requests.

Can be a subject

Acts as a verb tense

Acts as a noun

Ends in -ING

Swimming is a great workout.

I enjoy swimming in the ocean.

The swimming pool is closed.

She was swimming when it started to rain.

Texting

Are

Driving

Dangerous