Functions of Gerund (Words ending in -ing)

What function does the gerund serve in the following sentence?
"Her favorite activity is swimming."

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject

Identify the function of the gerund in this sentence:
"I love cooking delicious meals."

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject

In which function does the gerund act as the subject of the sentence?

• a) Subject complement

• b) Direct object

• c) Object of preposition

• d) Subject

How is the gerund used in the sentence below?
"They have a passion for dancing."

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject

What role does the gerund play in this sentence?
"He enjoys playing the guitar."

• a) Subject complement

• b) Direct object

• c) Object of preposition

• d) Subject

Identify the function of the gerund in the following sentence:
"The best part of the job is helping people."

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject

In which function does the gerund act as the object of a preposition?

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject

How is the gerund used in the sentence below?

"We need your expertise in solving this problem."

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject

What function does the gerund serve in this sentence?
"Her dream is becoming a successful author."

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject

Identify the function of the gerund in the following sentence:
"He is committed to achieving his goals."

• a) Subject complement
  

• b) Direct object
  

• c) Object of preposition
  

• d) Subject