Gerunds

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

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• 1. As a subject complement.

• 1. As a subject.

• As an object complement.

•   As a direct object.

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

My goal is becoming a better writer.

• As an indirect object.

• As an object complement.

• As a subject complement.

• As an object of a preposition.

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

She heard the children playing in the garden.

• As an object complement.    

• As a direct object.

• As an indirect object.

• As an object of a preposition.

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

They prefer hiking in the mountains.

•         

  As an indirect object.

•     As an object complement.

•      As a direct object.

• As an object of a preposition.

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

She gave fishing a try.

• As a direct object.   

•     As an object complement.

•   As an object of a preposition.

•   As an indirect object.

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

She insisted on finishing the project early.

• As a direct object.

•   As an object of a preposition.

• 1. Following an adjective + preposition.

• Following a phrasal verb.

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

They look forward to meeting their friends.

• Following a phrasal verb.

• As an indirect object.

•   As an object of a preposition.

• 2. Following an adjective + preposition.

How is a gerund being used in the following sentence?

He is terrible at solving problems.

• As an object of a preposition.

•   As an indirect object.

• Following a phrasal verb.

• 1. Following an adjective + preposition.

What sentence isn't an example of a gerund following an adjective + preposition?

• • I am tired of working long hours.

• • She feels proud of winning the competition.

• They talked about going to the beach.

• • He is afraid of failing the test.

What sentence isn't an example of a gerund as an object of a preposition?

• He thanked her for helping with the preparations.

• They ended up cancelling the trip.

• They focused on completing the task.

• He apologised for being late.