The '-ing' form of a verb is called the present participle. It can act as:
- A gerund (noun)
- A participle (adjective)
- Part of a continuous tense
Examples:
Cooking is relaxing. (Gerund)
The boiling water is hot. (Present Participle)
She is cooking dinner now. (Continuous Verb)
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