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Gerund vs Participle Is this -ing form a gerund or a participle?

Education is enlightening.

EducationIn this example, is enlightening. Is 'enlightening'enlightening a gerund or a participle?

From my point of view ( whichwhich can be wrong  ), 'enlightening'enlightening is a gerund. Can anyone please explain?

Gerund vs Participle

Education is enlightening. Is 'enlightening' gerund or participle?

From my point of view ( which can be wrong  ), 'enlightening' is a gerund. Can anyone please explain?

Is this -ing form a gerund or a participle?

Education is enlightening.

In this example, is enlightening a gerund or a participle?

From my point of view (which can be wrong), enlightening is a gerund. Can anyone please explain?

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Gerund vs Participle

Education is enlightening. Is 'enlightening' gerund or participle?

From my point of view ( which can be wrong ), 'enlightening' is a gerund. Can anyone please explain?