Verbals (Functions of Gerunds)

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

Most of the time, swimming at the beach is safe.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

My job is making reservations for overnight guests at the hotel.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

Joe doesn't like getting up early on Saturdays.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

Stretching all the muscles takes up much of a dancer’s practice time.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

Marion always enjoys smiling at the camera.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

The science lab posts stringent rules about dissecting animals.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

The darkness of the night prevented us from finishing the job.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

Melissa's hobby was sewing patches onto sweaters.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

In the 1920s modern dancers started moving in a completely new way.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition

Identify the functions of the underlined Gerund in each sentence. (Subject, Direct Object, Predicate Noun, or Object of the Preposition).

Most people at the office were in favor of leaving before 3 p.m.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Predicate Noun

• Object of Preposition