Share Gerunds Vs adjective
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It was a boring movie.
boring is adjective
Swimming is my favourite sport.
Swimming is gerund because it acts as a noun.
We had an exciting adventure in the mountains.
Exciting is adjective because it shows what type of adventure it is.
She enjoys reading before bed.
Reading is gerund because it acts as a noun.
This math problem is confusing.
Confusing is adjective because it shows the type of problem.
Writing helps me clear my mind.
Writing is gerund because it acts as a noun.
That was a frightening experience.
Frightening is adjective because it describe what kind of experience it is.
They punished him for cheating during the exam.
Cheating is gerund because it is the action that he did during the exam.
This is the most challenging book I've ever read.
Challenging is adjective because it describes the type of book.
Running a marathon is really tiring.
Running is gerund because it is the action. Tiring is adjective because it shows what makes you feel tired.
Avoiding responsibility is his habit.
Avoiding is gerund because it shows a person's habit.
They love dancing at parties.
Dancing is gerund because it is the action.
The falling leaves looked beautiful.
Falling is adjective because it describes what was happening to the leaves.
Falling can be dangerous if you're not careful.
Falling is gerund because it is one of the actions that makes you harmful.
Her constant interrupting annoyed everyone.
Interrupting is gerund because it is the action.
He left behind an enduring legacy.
Enduring is adjective because it describes what type of legacy it is.
