Participle or Gerund?
The apartment has hot and cold running water.
participle
To love is a great joy.
subject
ran
past tense
The pond is frozen.
frozen
I don't like running.
gerund
I would like to leave.
direct object
has found
The bathroom has polished nickel fixtures.
polished
That was an interesting and thought-provoking movie.
participles
I need to write a letter.
direct object
walks and talks
compound present tense
We have already looked everywhere.
looked
Drinking and driving an be deadly.
gerunds
We have no food to eat.
modifies 'food'
had been hiding
past perfect progressive
What songs will be sung at the wedding?
sung