Identify the italicized phrase in each sentence as a gerund or a participle.

The girl throwing the ball is the best pitcher on the team.

Jogging daily is good for your health.

I am tired of studying for this test

The little dog left by the side of the road was found by Jeff.

Preparation for writing a paper should include notes.

My favorite pastime is playing golf.

What is not one of the purposes of brutus’ soliloquy in act 2.1 of the tragedy of julius caesar? to explain his rationale for participating in the assassination plot against caesar to reveal his thoughts to reveal his values to show his relationship with his wife, portia

Why might the author have included the detail about father paul picking up the magazine? 1. it illustrates the constant conflict father paul faces in trying to communicate with leon.2. it establishes father paul as a well-read intellectual.3. it suggests that similar missionary work was causing conflict in other places as well.4. it shows that he was trying to remind himself that he did not agree with the people’s beliefs.(it's 3 )

The correct word to complete the sentence