Asked by kool

Catching fish is one of the oldest pastimes.

what part of speech is fish in the sentence.

i think it's noun.
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, it's a noun. It's serving as the direct object of the gerund "catching."
Answered by kool
Large fish swim swiftly in the sea.

Large is an adjective in this sentence right?
Answered by Writeacher
Yes.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right.
Answered by kool
Catching fish is one of the oldest pastimes.

( is )in the sentence is a preposition
correct
Answered by Ms. Sue
Nope.

<i>Is</i> is always a verb.