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What is an example of a gerund used as a direct object?
Example sentence: I like swimming. (the gerund 'swimming' is the direct object of the verb 'like')
Which sentence contains a gerund from of a verb?
"Swimming is my favorite sport."
What part of speech is the word walking in the sentence she loved walking?
It is what is known as a gerund. It is a verb in its -ingform that is being used as a noun.In the sentence, this gerund is the direct object.
When does a gerund becomes an object in a sentence?
The gerund becomes an object when it follows a verb or a preposition. Examples:She was glad that she did all the studying. (direct object of the verb 'did')She was glad she set aside time for studying. (object of the preposition 'for')
Which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase A gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun The laughing boy sat down An interesting novel provides good entertainment W?
An interesting novel provides good entertainment W?
What is an example of a gerund used as a direct object?
Example sentence: I like swimming. (the gerund 'swimming' is the direct object of the verb 'like')
What is the function of the gerund in Do you like swimming?
The gerund 'swimming' is the DIRECT OBJECT of the sentence.
Do you like swimming. what is the function of the gerund?
The gerund 'swimming' is the DIRECT OBJECT of the sentence.
Does the sentence scientists studied the trapping of gas in the atmosphere has a gerund of gerund phrase that functions as the direct object of the sentence?
YesThe gerund is trapping. The phrase is the trapping of gas. Yes it is the direct object.
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence Royce enjoyed his sailboat?
There is no gerund phrase in that example.
Which sentence contains a gerund from of a verb?
"Swimming is my favorite sport."
Can you locate the gerund or gerund phrase and identify its noun function in the sentence Her daughter likes climbing trees?
This would be the phrase "climbing trees." It is because this phrase works in the sentence to be the direct object.
What part of speech is the word walking in the sentence she loved walking?
It is what is known as a gerund. It is a verb in its -ingform that is being used as a noun.In the sentence, this gerund is the direct object.
Is the phrase winning the race demanded speed and endurance a gerund phrase?
The first part of the sentence, "winning the race", is a gerund phrase, and "winning" is the gerund. "Winning the race demanded speed and endurance" is an entire sentence, because it contains a subject (the gerund phrase) and a verb (demanded).
How is the gerund phrase used in the sentence Drawing is Reagan's favorite thing to do.?
I think it is A direct object
When does a gerund becomes an object in a sentence?
The gerund becomes an object when it follows a verb or a preposition. Examples:She was glad that she did all the studying. (direct object of the verb 'did')She was glad she set aside time for studying. (object of the preposition 'for')
How are gerund and gerund phrase used in a sentence?
A gerund or gerund phrase functions as a noun, as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:Fishing is my dad's hobby. (subject of the sentence)I need the workout that swimming provides. (subject of the relative clause)We enjoyed the dancing in the parade. (direct object of the verb 'enjoyed')He'll need new shoes for running. (object of the preposition 'for')
