Underline the -ing fragments in each of the following sentences.

1. Tom is at the pub. Speaking with a captive audience.
2. Running her fingers through her hair. Victoria looked into Gabe’s eyes.
3. Cheering and yelling in the stadium. The crowd watched the home team win.
4. He went to New Jersey. Trying to buy a car.
5. Depending on the economy. Working in sales isn’t always stable.


1. speaking with a captive audience;
2. running her fingers through her hair;
3. cheering and yelling in the stadium;
4. trying to buy a car;
5. depending on the economy

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