Question

Identify the verbs and say whether they are Gerunds or Present Participle:
Do you like smoking cigarettes ?

• A. like - gerund
• B. like - present participle
  
• C. smoking - present participle
  
• D. smoking - gerund
  

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

smoking - gerund

A verb form which functions as a noun, ending in -ing is a Gerund. On the other hand, the form of a verb, ending in -ing English, which is used in forming continuous tenses is a present participle.

The two options, A and B are wrong because they do not end in -ing

Now option C is given as present participle. The verb over here is not used as a continuous tense which makes it the wrong option.

Option D is correct because "smoking" is a verb in this sentence, which functions as a noun.

Option D is the correct option.