Question

Read the following sentence:

We should probably call the neighbors about that barking dog running through their yard.

Which of the following correctly describes the verbal and its function in this sentence?

Barking is a present participle describing the dog.***
Barking is a gerund describing the dog.
Running is a present participle describing the dog.
Running is a past participle describing the dog.

Answer 1

I think the answer is the second sentance: Barking is a gerund describing the dog.

I had to look up what gerund meant first though.

Answer 2

But a gerund does not describe, or so I thought. It acts as a noun. Thank you though!

Answer 3

Please Help is correct. Morgan, gerunds are only nouns.

Answer 4

I just submitted my test, A was the right choice. Thank you though

Answer 5

I was close XD
You're welcome.
I try my best to help on here.
This website is awesome!

Answer 6

Morgan -- your "best" isn't enough when you give wrong answers to other students. Please only answer those you are completely sure of -- and check out with other sources.

Answer 7

Not trying to make you feel bad but that actually hurt my feelings...

Answer 8

I don't feel bad at all. :-)

Answer 9

Morgan's feelings need to be hurt -- enough so that he/she stops posting wrong answers on other students' posts.

Answer 10

Ok, thatis just mean.
If you think that there is a time when ANYONE'S feelings need to be hurt then you are very wrong on that one because everyone deserves kindness even when they make mistakes.

Answer 11

Bye, Morgan.

Answer 12

I just came here, but you are RUDE Writeacher! You should be ASHAMED!

Answer 13

Y'all don't need to be doing that. Your here to help not bring people down and if you can do that then stop in general.

Answer 14

I know my response is late but I don't care I said what I need to say and I meant it!!!

Answer 15

you all do need kindness, let's not be mean any more, ok? poor, poor Morgan! I'm on your side!

Answer 16

Even though im 2 years late, teachers, please don't be rude. I mean, I thought teachers were nice and cared about us but I was wrong. Anyways, Ms. Sue and WriteTeacher, you guys are rude.

Answer 17

agreed ms. sue is probably just a kid who bullies online people because they get bullied themselves and either way thats just not right man

Answer 18

1.a
2.c
3.B
4.c
5.D
6.D
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