1 and 2 — incorrect
3 and 4 — correct
identify the choice that best describes the italicized word or phrase in each sentence (1-4)
1. Bowling is a 'growing' sport that traces it's ancestry back to ancient Egypt.
a; participle
b;verb.
c;gerund.**
2.'rolling a perfect game' is a goal that few bowlers achieve.
a;participial phrase
b;verbal phrase**
c;gerund phrase
3. In Washington Irving's famous story, rip van winkle awakens from is long sleep to the noise of "crashing ninepins"
a; participle
b; verb
c; gerund**
4. NBC began 'broadcasting' "championship bowling" in the 1950's boosting the games popularity.
a; participle
b; verb
c; gerund **
** = my answer. could you check ?
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could 1 & 2 be participle ?
One of the first two is a participle, yes. The other is not.
Find the webpages about gerunds and about participles, and read carefully: http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm
Find the webpages about gerunds and about participles, and read carefully: http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm
okay , thanks!
You're welcome.
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