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1. 1.

   Say what the-ing word in each sentence functions as: a gerund, a participle or a common noun.

   1. Planting trees is Ramya's hobby.
   2. Smoking is dangerous for health.
   3. Everybody tried to soothe the crying baby.
   4. I was out shopping all day yesterday.
   5. Holidaying costs a lot of money.
   6. I enjoy outdoor activities like trekking and rafting.
   7. Walking for half an hour every day is good for health.
   8. Marching to the beat of the drums, the students proudly saluted the chief guest.
   9. I told him to stop shouting.
2. 2.

   Identify the gerund and write what characteristics give it a noun function in the following sentences.

   1. After arriving at school, the team will go on a round of inspection.
   2. The mother asked the child to stop yelling.
   3. I want to talk to you about going to Goa.
   4. I hate waking up late.
   5. Snorkelling is an underwater sport.
   6. I have no objection to staying late.
   7. To stay slim, one must stop eating between meals.
   8. The children loved drawing.
3. 3.

   Identify the gerund and write what characteristics give it a verb function in the following sentences.

   1. The students celebrated winning the match.
   2. He believes in making friends.
   3. My shirts need mending.
   4. Baking and selling cakes has now become her business.
   5. Practicing regularly is the only way to stay ahead.
4. 4.

   Underline the gerund phrase in these sentences.

   1. Looking for good schools is really difficult nowadays.
   2. Bina is not very good at making excuses, she always gets caught.
   3. We thought of asking for directions.
   4. Laughing loudly is not considered good manners.
   5. She has started working in a government office.
   6. He took up the job of a teacher after completing his studies.
   7. Harsh stopped walking to work.
   8. I don't remember your returning my money.