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    Verbals

    This quiz focuses on recognizing verbals. It requires understanding the differences between a gerund and participle. Most often, gerunds end in "ing" and act as a noun. Participles mostly end in "ing", but act as adjectives.

    1

    What is 'riding' in the following sentence?

    Riding in the park, the family enjoyed their carriage ride.

    2

    What is 'pounding' in the following sentence?

    The pounding waves crashed into the store.

    3

    What is 'crying' in the following sentence?

    The crying baby could not fall asleep.

    4

    What is 'sleeping' in the following sentence?

    Sleeping late on the weekend is dads favorite activity.

    5

    What is 'screaming' in the following sentence?

    The screaming sirens alerted the residents that there was a fire.