Asked by nola.

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 ?
Answered by Writeacher
1 and 2 — incorrect

3 and 4 — correct
Answered by nola.
could 1 & 2 be participle ?
Answered by Writeacher
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
Answered by nola.
okay , thanks!
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome.
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