The answer is im pretty sure false.
First, you find the simple subject and simple predicate.
If the '-ing' form of the verb is not part of the simple predicate, then determine how it is used in the sentence. If it's in a noun position, then it's a gerund. If it is used as an adjective, then it will be a participle.
Explanation:
1.have 2.contains 3.does,do 4.doesnt answer 5.knows,read 6 sorry i am not sure