Is the - ing verb form in the following sentence a participle or gerund?

The tide rises, washing shells further up the beach in the process.

A) Gerund

B) Participle

Question

Trey Harrington

English

6 August, 10:01

Is the - ing verb form in the following sentence a participle or gerund?

The tide rises, washing shells further up the beach in the process.

A) Gerund

B) Participle

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Silas · Answer 1

Answer: I'm pretty sure its Gerund

Aydan Walters · Answer 2

Option A) Gerund

Explanation:

This is a special verb that ends with the letters. The verbs can also be written like this:

Ted prefers running more than his friend.

In the example above, the word "running" is in the present participle form. However, it is is in this form as it ends with the portion.

Is the - ing verb form in the following sentence a participle or gerund?The tide rises, washing shells further up the beach in the process.A) GerundB) Participle

Is the - ing verb form in the following sentence a participle or gerund?

The tide rises, washing shells further up the beach in the process.

A) Gerund

B) Participle