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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?
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∙ 13y ago
A gerund is a verb ending in "ing" that is used as a noun. possessive pronouns and nouns often precede gerunds.
Example My friends were annoyed by my singing.
A present participle is used with a verb "to be" to create progressive forms that show continuing action. the present participle is formed by adding -ing to the infinitive and the final consonant is sometime doubled.
It can also be used as an adjective.
example. Walk to the right side of the parking lot.
I fed the cat before leaving for school.
I hope i was able to help.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPresent participles are the -ing forms of verbs. Used with 'be' they form the continuous tenses. eg was working / is working / have been working
Gerund is a name sometimes used for -ing participles that act like nouns.
eg I like reading.
-ing nouns often have a plural: meeting / meetings
-ing nouns can follow a determiner like a or an or the or an adjective: the dirty washing
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