Gerunds and Gerund Phrases 2

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gerund

verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun

object of the preposition

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: After taking lessons, Juan showed great improvement.

object of the preposition

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: Before eating, we washed our hands.

direct object

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: He feels that selling his work will prove he has some ability.

In Christian traditions, Easter marks the rising of Jesus from the dead. (a)

Direct Object (a)

In 1914, Congress approved reserving a special day for mothers. (b)

Direct Object (b)

A holiday in June features flying the American flag, a tradition that began after the Civil War. (c)

Direct Object (c)

predicate nominative

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: His goal for this year is selling a least one of his portraits.

direct object

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: I enjoy shopping for clothes.

predicate nominative

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: My daughters' favorite sport is swimming.

subject

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: Painting landscapes has always been Juan's goal.

object of the preposition

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: We say Juan should be happy with creating what's on his heart.

subject

How is the Gerund functioning in this sentence: Reading is my favorite hobby.

Having a special day for fathers was the idea of a Spokane, Washington , woman.

Subject

Playing jokes of people seems a strange way to celebrate a holiday

Subject

Remembering our patriotic dead is the purpose of another May holiday, Memorial Day.

Subject

Sharing Valentine's Day with others can brighten a wintry February day. (a)

Subject (a)

However, exchanging gag gifts was a custom in France that grew into our April Fool's Day. (b)

Subject (b)

Our neighbor, Mr. Montoya, enjoys seeing his sons on Father's Day.

Direct Object

The college recommends sending applications early.

Direct Object

Various states enjoy observing Arbor Day any time from December to May.

Direct Object

A lesser-known spring holiday is dedicated to planting trees-Arbor Day

Object of a Preposition

By decorating the graves of soldiers, we honor their memory.

Object of a Preposition

He won the game by scoring during the overtime period.

Object of a Preposition

June 14 is Flag Day; a day for remembering the first American flag

Object of a Preposition

Some people keep Valentine's Day by sending heart-shaped cards to friends. (a)

Object of a Preposition (a)

The custom of celebrating Valentine's day stretches back a long way. (b)

Object of a Preposition (b)

Her most important achievement was winning the national championship.

Predicate Noun

Mary's downfall is eating snacks in-between meals.

Predicate Noun

My favorite pastime is reading books after a long day at work

Predicate Noun


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