1. Verb used as a noun They end in “ing”
Gerunds
ING
ING
Verb used as a noun
They end in “ing”
ING
ING
ING

2. Yes they usually end in -ing but so do present participles.
THE DIFFERENCE
A Gerund is used as a noun- not an adjective.
Shooting is modifying class
It’s a verb acting like an adjective = participle
I might take a shooting class.
I earn extra money by shooting.
Shooting is a thing
It’s a verb acting like a noun =
gerund

3. Steps Find the simple subject and simple predicate.
Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate (verb), IT’S NOT A GERUND
Determine how it is used in the sentence. 
Is it acting like a noun ?  Then it is a gerund. 
Is it acting like an adjective? Then it’s a participle.

4. Find the simple subject and simple predicate.
Many teenagers start working to make extra money.
Who or what is the subject of the sentence?
What is the subject doing?
Teenagers
Start

5. 2. If the -ing form of the verb is a part of the simple predicate (verb), IT’S NOT A GERUND
Many teenagers start working to make extra money.
Who or what is the subject of the sentence?
What is the subject doing?
Teenagers
start

6. 3. Determine how it is used in the sentence.
Many teenagers start working to make extra money.
It’s acting like a noun
It’s a gerund!

7. Again

8. 2. Is the –ing part of the simple predicate (verb), IT’S NOT A GERUND
1. Find the simple subject and simple predicate.   Is
Sleeping
Sleeping is my favorite activity.
2. Is the –ing part of the simple predicate (verb), IT’S NOT A GERUND
keep going

9. 3. Determine how it is used in the sentence.
Sleeping is my favorite activity.
Sleeping is acting like a noun
It’s a gerund!
Sleeping is NOT acting like an adjective

10. Again

11. 1. Find the simple subject and simple predicate.
Do you like sailing on the lake?
You
Sailing
It’s NOT a gerund!
2. Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate

12. Again

13. 1. Find the simple subject and simple predicate.
My sister turned acting into her career.
Turned
Sister
2. Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate No

14. 3. Determine how it is used in the sentence.
My sister turned acting into her career.
It’s acting like a noun
It’s a gerund!

15. Again

16. 1. Find the simple subject and simple predicate.
My sister does not have an acting career.
Sister
Does not have
2. Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate NO

17. 3.Determine how it is used in the sentence.
My sister does not have an acting career.
4. It’s acting like and adjective
It’s a participle!

18. Again

19. My sister is a casting agent.
Find the simple subject and simple predicate.  
Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate (verb).
Determine how it is used in the sentence. 
Is it acting like a noun ?  Then it is a gerund. 
Is it acting like an adjective? Then it’s a participle.

20. Many teenagers start working to make extra money.
Find the simple subject and simple predicate.  
Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate (verb).
Determine how it is used in the sentence. 
Is it acting like a noun ?  Then it is a gerund. 
Is it acting like an adjective? Then it’s a participle.

21. Others become working people to help their family.
Find the simple subject and simple predicate.  
Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate (verb).
Determine how it is used in the sentence. 
Is it acting like a noun ?  Then it is a gerund. 
Is it acting like an adjective? Then it’s a participle.

22. Bob took a spinning class to improve his skills.
Find the simple subject and simple predicate.  
Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate (verb).
Determine how it is used in the sentence. 
Is it acting like a noun ?  Then it is a gerund. 
Is it acting like an adjective? Then it’s a participle.

23. Skinning is one way to earn extra money.
Find the simple subject and simple predicate.  
Is the -ing form part of the simple predicate (verb).
Determine how it is used in the sentence. 
Is it acting like a noun ?  Then it is a gerund. 
Is it acting like an adjective? Then it’s a participle.