Gerunds and Gerund Phrases 2
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
