Functions of Gerunds Sort

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

Joan was punished for cheating on the test.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

His favorite sport is swimming.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

They called my playing brilliant.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

Reading is an important skill.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

We gave our consent in writing.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

For most birds, flying is a way to escape predators.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

Her singing is hurting my ears.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

The team practiced running on Fridays.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

Sharon gives studying her best effort.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence:

Instead of speaking, all of the students should be listening.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of the preposition

• predicate noun