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You're telling someone about your daily routine. Select the correct option for each blank to identify the function of the -ing words.
"I enjoy reading before bed, but right now I am studying for my exam."
In the first part, "reading" is a _________________________________________.
In the second part, "studying" is a ___________________________________________.
The correct answers are gerund (noun/object) and participle (part of verb phrase).
"Reading" is a gerund — it's the object of the verb "enjoy" (I enjoy something). "Studying" is a present participle forming the present continuous tense with "am."