Asked by Lara
Identify the verbal in this sentence as infinitive, gerund or participle.
The old woman slept, not realizing she was no longer poor.
I'm not sure if this is a gerund or a participle. "Not realizing" seems to be describing the old woman. I can't see how it could be a gerund since "realizing," in this case, isn't being used as a noun (that's what I think, at least).
Thank you.
The old woman slept, not realizing she was no longer poor.
I'm not sure if this is a gerund or a participle. "Not realizing" seems to be describing the old woman. I can't see how it could be a gerund since "realizing," in this case, isn't being used as a noun (that's what I think, at least).
Thank you.
Answers
Answered by
Writeacher
You're right that "realizing" (with the adverb "not") is the verbal in the sentence. Since it's describing someone, which is it? Gerund or participle?
Answered by
Lara
If it's describing someone then it's a participle. Your explanations always make sense. Thank you so much!
Answered by
Writeacher
You're welcome!
Here's a super website for explanations, examples, and maybe just clarifications!
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm
Here's a super website for explanations, examples, and maybe just clarifications!
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm
Answered by
Lara
That's exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you!!
Answered by
Writeacher
YW!!
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