Basic of

Gerund Present participle

difference

A present participle in English is

A gerund in English is a
a verb form that works as an
Definition progressive form (ing) of a verb that
adjective or as a verb in a
works as a noun in a sentence.
sentence.

A gerund can play the following

roles:

1. The subject
A present participle does have
Types 2. The object of a verb
any types.
3. The object of a preposition
4. The object of a possessive
adjective
5. The subject complement

A present participle can function

either as a verb or as an
adjective.
A gerund functions only as a noun.
Functions Examples:
Ex– Teaching is my passion. 1. He is teaching English.
(verb)
2. I hate teaching jobs.
(adjective)

Position A gerund can take the following A present participle can take the
places: following places:

1. Before the main verb (linking or 1. Before a noun

action verb) 2. After a noun
2. After an action verb (transitive) 3. After a main verb (linking
3. After a preposition verb)
4. After a possessive adjective
5. After the main verb (linking verb) Examples:

Examples: 1. It was a motivating movie.

(adjective)
1. Teaching is fun. (before the 2. Look at the burning train.
main verb) (adjective)
2. I love teaching. (after an action
verb)
3. He is
3. The movie was exciting.
passionate about teaching. (after a
(adjective)
preposition)
4. He is motivating the class.
4. Your teaching is amazing. (after
(verb)
a possessive adjective)
5. My passion is dancing. (after the
main verb)