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B Identify the -ing word in each sentence as a gerund (noun), present participle (verb), or past participle (adjective). Write its part of speech in the last column.

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B Identify the -ing word in each sentence as a gerund (noun), present participle (verb), or past participle (adjective). Write its part of speech in the last column.

B Identify the -ing word in each sentence as a gerund (noun), present participle (verb), or past participle (adjective). Write its part of speech in the last column.

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1. Running is my favorite hobby. <br /> Answer: Gerund (noun)<br /><br />2. She was running late for the meeting. <br /> Answer: Present participle (verb)<br /><br />3. The running water was soothing to hear. <br /> Answer: Present participle (adjective)
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