Question

Identify the verbs and say whether they are Gerunds or Present Participle:
Swimming is a hilarious sport.

• A. swimming - present participle
  
• B. swimming - gerund
  
• C. is - present participle
  
• D. is - gerund
  

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

swimming - 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, C and D are wrong because they do not end in -ing

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

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

Option B is the correct option.