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Oh, this is a tricky subject!I have found that it is better to analyze the syntax to make sure. Gerunds always function as nouns. (subject, direct object, object of a preposition, etc.) and participles act as adjectives. Gerunds are verbals, and can have their own subjects, too! For example I...

Here's the sentence: Our next job, to finish the painting , should be easy. Answer: to finish the painting is a noun infinitive used as an appositive/ painting is a gerund used as the direct object to the verbal to finish I underlined the part in question. Doesn't...