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.

okay so I think the answers are:

participle

gerund

gerund

participle

gerund

gerund

Explanation:

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

you're welcome ; p

i think one answer could be this poet uses no rhyme.