Meaning that mans progress (maybe) is mostly driven by his needs and greed for the material things in life.
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.
Sleeping twin = slumber brother
<span>unrolled rug = flat mat </span>
<span>home of happy cows = glib crib </span>
<span>small snack = little nibble
i hope that i have helped today</span>
