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What is the function of the gerund in laughing is good for a person
The gerund, laughing, is the subject of the sentence.
It's the subject of the sentence.
What is the gerund phrase in this sentence Wishing for dreams to come true is only part of the recipe for success
"Wishing for dreams to come true" is the gerund phrase.
What is the participial phrase in this sentence The mailman cacked away from the lunging dog
What is the gerund phrase in the sentence Planning to succeed helps to create success
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence the recipe for cooking macaroni and cheese is simple
What is the function of the gerund in Do you like swimming
The gerund 'swimming' is the DIRECT OBJECT of the sentence.
Type the gerund phrase in this sentence Floating down the river on a raft was not Joel's idea of fun
'Floating' is the gerund. Therefore the gerund phrase is
'Floating down the river on a raft'.
Sighing loudly Kristen accepted her punishment
The participial phrase is "sighing loudly."
Type the gerund phrase in this sentence Press Enter Cecil's favorite exercise is running on the track
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence Many physical therapists recommend soaking tired muscles in a hot tub
It functions as a direct object.
What is the gerund in this sentence These shoes are for jogging
What is the function of the gerund phrase in The winning contestant had practiced diving for hours every day
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence By using common sense Austin will make the right choice
What is the function of the gerund in this sentence for you cannot stop myself from scratching that itchy spot
Is the modifier correctly located in the sentence approaching quickly from the west the front looked ominous