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MCQmediumThe -ing form of verb: Present Participle

What is the key difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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aGerunds are always subjects, participles are always objects.
bGerunds function as nouns, while participles function as adjectives.check_circle
cGerunds end in '-ed', participles end in '-ing'.
dGerunds describe actions, participles describe states.

Key Points

The 'Gerund vs Participle' section in Lesson 2 states: 'A gerund functions as a noun but a participle functions as an adjective.'

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.