Name: ______Key VErbals: Participle or Gerund?
A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective in a sentence. A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence. Below are sentences using either a participle or a gerund. Read each sentence carefully. Write which verbal form appears in the sentence in the blank.
1. The jumping frog landed in her lap.
______
2. Lucinda had a calling to help other people.
______
3. The mother barely caught the crawling baby before he went into the street.
______
4. The house was filled with a haunting spector.
______
5. Running in the halls is strictly forbidden.
______
6. They won the award for caring for sick animals.
______
7. Paul bought new climbing gear.
______
8. Escaping was the only thought he had.
______
Copyright © 2014 K12reader.com. All Rights Reserved. Free for educational use at home or in classrooms. www.k12reader.com Name: ______Key VErbals: Participle or Gerund?
A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective in a sentence. A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence. Below are sentences using either a participle or a gerund. Read each sentence carefully. Write which verbal form appears in the sentence in the blank.
1. The jumping frog landed in her lap.
______participle
2. Lucinda had a calling to help other people.
______gerund
3. The mother barely caught the crawling baby before he went into the street.
participle ______
4. The house was filled with a haunting spector.
participle ______
5. Running in the halls is strictly forbidden.
gerund ______
6. They won the award for caring for sick animals.
gerund ______
7. Paul bought new climbing gear.
participle ______
8. Escaping was the only thought he had.
gerund ______
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