Gerunds and Their Functions

1. How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?

2. Terri's idea of a fun Saturday afternoon includes riding her horse, Samson.

• Direct object

• Subject

• Object of the preposition

• Subject complement

How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?

• Subject compliment

• Object of the preposition

• Direct object

• Subject

How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?

• Object of the preposition

• Subject

• Direct object

• Subject complement

How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?

• Object of the preposition

• Subject complement

• Direct object

• Subject

1. How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?

2. Practicing mindfulness through meditation has helped him cope with daily stress, even though he initially doubted its effectiveness.

• Subject

• Direct object

• Subject compliment

• Object of the preposition

How is the gerund/gerund phrase functioning in the sentence?

• Subject compliment

• Subject

• Object of the preposition

• Direct object

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: Running helps me stay fit.

• Eating

• Running

• Jumping

• Helps

Explain the function of the gerund in the following sentence: Playing basketball is his hobby.

• Serve as the object of a preposition

• Indicate past tense

• Act as the subject of the sentence

• Function as an adverb

Identify the gerund in the following sentence: Cooking is a life skill that everyone should learn.

• Cooking

• Learn

• Skill

• Is

Explain the function of the gerund in the following sentence: She loves dancing in the rain.

• Subject of the sentence

• Adjective modifying a noun

• Adverb modifying a verb

• Direct object of the verb