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.
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
Answered by Lara
That's exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you!!
Answered by Writeacher
YW!!
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