Asked by cj

What is the gerund phrase and noun function of the gerund in these sentences:
1.Brett earns his income by repairing cars.
2.I enjoy playing the piano.
3.Her favorite pastime is entertaining friends.
4.She is successful in mimicking others' voices.
5.He must like studying calculus.
6.Water skiing, sailing, and swimming are my favorite summer sports.
7.Writing a research paper sounds difficult.
Answered by Ms. Sue
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Answered by cj
whats that ms.sue??
Answered by Ms. Sue
Click on the link and find out.

Answered by cj
so in the second question the gerund is playing? and its function is predicate nominative?
Answered by cj
ms.sue??
Answered by Ms. Sue
Playing is the gerund. The gerund phrase is playing the piano.

It is not a predicate nominative.

Answered by cj
so then it would be the subject?
Answered by Ms. Sue
No.

Please stop guessing and study the parts of a sentence in your book.
Answered by cj
its online ,not in a book
Answered by cj
im just asking for help
Answered by Ms. Sue
You need to understand the parts of a sentence -- subject, verb, complements, etc.

We can't teach you what I spent the better part of a year teaching seventh graders. Please study the sites that Writeacher posted for you.
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