Question

I am confused on my homework which is to name the function and the form in the sentence, the part in parenthesis. Do I have these right or wrong?

1)Biking is also a good reason for (visiting Oregon).
Form-gerund phrase
Function-direct object

2)I think that being (a doctor) would be exciting.
Form-noun phrase
Function-a subject

3)(To get into a good medical school) is not easy.
Form-infinitive phrase
Function-subject

Answer 1

#1 gerund is correct, the usage is incorrect.

2. noun clause not phrase, and it is not the subject.

#3 is correct.

Answer 2

Is this correct?

1. Function-subject complement
2. Function-appositive

Answer 3

1. No. Its function is as object of the preposition "for."

2. Are you sure only "a doctor" was the intended segment of the sentence you must analyze?

Answer 4

2. Yes, (a doctor) is the only part in parenthesis.