Question

Identify the word in bold. (coloring)

On rainy days, Andrew enjoys coloring.


A. present participle

B. gerund

C.infinitive

D. verb

Answer 1

Is the bolded word acting as a verb in the sentence?

Answer 2

I guess coloring is a verb. lol

Answer 3

Yes, it is. But in this sentence coloring is the object and "enjoys" is the verb, so you know it's not D. Also, it can't be C because the infinitive is always "to" plus the verb. For example, [to walk] or [to talk]

Answer 4

...so it has to be: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/what-is-a-gerund

Answer 5

Okay I understand now. Thank you.

Answer 6

No problem:)