Gerund or present participle, or past participle?
Running is my favorite way to relieve stress.
Gerund
He bought a watch for his father with gold hands.
He bought a watch with gold hands for his father.
The sun was setting behind the mountains yet the hikers were still miles from their camp
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What is wrong with this sentence:
The coffee was to hot for me to drink.
too
The golden retriever ran across the park.
adjective
The broken window let in a cold breeze.
Past Participle
Wearing a bright red helmet, the bicycle sped down the hill.
Wearing a bright red helmet, the boy sped down the hill on his bicycle.
To bake the cake you will need flour sugar eggs and cocoa powder.
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What is wrong with this sentence:
I hope there coming to the party tonight.
they're
The exam was super difficult, but I think I passed.
Adverb
Shocked by the news, Sarah sat down in silence.
Past Participle
We gave a balloon to the birthday girl filled with colorful feathers.
We gave a balloon filled with colorful feathers to the birthday girl.
Although the storm was loud the dogs bark did not wake the baby.
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How many minutes are in a year?
525600
The hikers decided to turn back, for the clouds were turning a heavy, dark gray.
conjunction
The man standing by the window is my uncle.
Present Participle
After conducting the experiment, the pizza was finally ready to eat.
After conducting the experiment, the scientist finally ate the pizza.
Before we leave, Sarah dont forget to grab your brothers jacket.
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What's wrong with this sentence (must get everything):
The goverment will reccomend a seperate committee for the project.
government, recommend, separate
This gift is for you.
preposition
Shimmering in the sunlight, the lake looked like a sheet of glass.
Present Participle
Having rotted in the cellar for weeks, my brother finally threw out the potatoes.
My brother finally threw out the potatoes that had been rotting in the cellar for weeks.
Looking at the map the guide shouted we arent going the right way!
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What 3 U.S. states have the largest populations?
California, Texas, Florida
Finding a parking spot was the hardest part of the trip.
Noun (gerund)