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what is the gerund phrase and the noun function of the gerund in the sentence
1.Her favorite pastime is entertaining friends.
Ms. Sue
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john
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thank you ms.sue
john
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i have one more question
what is the function of the italicized infinitive phrase ins the sentence.
1.I want to go with you to the store.
2.May I have permission to use the car tonight?
Ms. Sue
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1. "To go" is the direct object of the verb.
I'll be glad to check your answer for the second sentence.
john
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okay and the answer can only be a noun.adverb or adjective.
Ms. Sue
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Direct objects are nouns.
john
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okay and the second one is i have permission and its a adverb?
Ms. Sue
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No. "I have permission" is not an infinitive phrase.
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/infinitivephrase.htm
john
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so it is to use and it would be a adverb
Ms. Sue
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2. Yes, the infinitive is "to use." It's an adjective modifying permission.
john
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