Question

Identify the gerund phrase that acts as the object of a preposition.

A.
Disturbing the delicate valley flora and fauna


B.
climbing to 134 degrees Fahrenheit.


C.
hiking in the hot sun.

Answer 1

The gerund phrase that acts as the object of a preposition is:

C. hiking in the hot sun.

In this case, "in the hot sun" is the prepositional phrase, and "hiking" is the gerund acting as the object of that preposition.