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[nuharani]

is there an easy way to find whether the word is a gerund or a present progressive. Especially when the word is in the middle of the sentences, not in the beginning of sentences. Thanks.

[Tdol]

Look for an auxiliary verb- if the -ing form comes after it and together they make a complete verb, it's a present participle.
Is it modifying a noun? If so, then the present participle is used as an adjective.
Is it the complement of the verb? If so, it's a gerund.
Is it after a preposition? If so, it's a gerund.

[Dawood Usmani]

Look for an auxiliary verb- if the -ing form comes after it and together they make a complete verb, it's a present participle.
Is it modifying a noun? If so, then the present participle is used as an adjective.
Is it the complement of the verb? If so, it's a gerund.
Is it after a preposition? If so, it's a gerund.

Very nice. This is exactly what I've been looking for for ages.
Thanks a lot Rechard
Best regards!
Dawood