Asked by mysterychicken

Another grammar question from me... I need help understanding gerund phrases. I know the meaning and everything there is just no easy way for me to spot them..any help for me? Thanks
-MC
Answered by Ms. Sue
Gerund phrases begin with a verb form and are used as subjects and objects.

Why don't you post a few sentences with gerund phrases and try to identify them. We'll be glad to check your work.
Answered by mysterychicken
OK Thanks. Here are the questions given to me:
1. Cheering the team gave me a sore throat.
a.Cheering
b.Cheering the team
c.gave me
d.a sore throat
B...?
2. My uncle is taking up a new kind of exercise, walking.
a.my uncle
b.taking
c.taking up a new kind of exercise
d.walking
D...?
Thanks!
-MC

Answered by mysterychicken
Can someone please check my above post about gerund phrases? Thanks!
-MC
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. Both are correct. Of course, your second sentence only has a gerund, not a gerund phrase.
Answered by mysterychicken
Oh, I thought so. ^_^
Thanks!
-MC
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