Types of Gerund Phrases

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Manny argued strongly against recounting the vote.

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Object of the Preposition

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Most of the time, swimming at the beach is safe.

Back

Subject

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: My job is making reservations for overnight guests at the hotel.

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Predicate Nominative

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Joe doesn't like getting up early on Saturdays.

Back

Direct Object

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Marion always enjoys smiling at the camera.

Back

Direct Object

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: After saving the dog's life, the young man was given an award.

Back

Object of the Preposition

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Creating new trends was the designer's primary aim.

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Subject

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: She was making a new dress for her friends.

Back

None: Verb

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Most of the time, she was swimming at the beach is safe.

Back

None: Verb

Front

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence: Making a new dress for her friend began her career in fashion.

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Subject