MCQmediumThe -ing form of verb: Present Participle

According to the chapter, what is the similarity between gerunds and present participles?

Options

aBoth always function as subjects.

bBoth are formed by adding '-ing' to a verb.check_circle

cBoth always modify nouns.

dBoth are always objects of verbs.

Key Points

The 'Gerund vs Participle' section states: 'Both are formed by adding 'ing' to a verb. There is another similarity and that is the fact that both gerund and present participle indicate some action or state of being.'

Source

Class 6 › English Grammar and Composition › Chapter 5: The -ing form of Verb: Gerund & Participle › Topic: The -ing form of verb: Present Participle

Aligned to the NCTB national curriculum.