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Identify and write the names of the non-finite verb forms (Present Participle and Gerund) in the following sentences. Follow the example.

Example:
(1) Raining is important for agriculture. (Gerund)
(2) The dying man made his will. (Present Participle)

1. Barking dogs seldom bite.
2. Practising players were too tired to play any longer.
3. Swimming is a good exercise.
4. Fighting boys fell on the ground.
5. For some people, fishing is a good pastime.

Gerund
Present Participle



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Final answer:

Explanation of gerunds and participles in provided sentences.


Explanation:

In the provided sentences:

  1. Alicia, reading Shakespeare, ignored the speaker. Participle
  2. Driving at night can be dangerous. Gerund
  3. I don't like driving at night. Gerund

Gerunds act as nouns formed from verbs ending in -ing, while participles are verbs acting as adjectives. In this context, 'reading' and 'driving' are examples of gerunds.


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