Asked by elijah

i need help on some help on gerund phrase and the noun function of it

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Answered by Writeacher
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-gerunds.htm
This gives an excellent explanation of what gerunds are and how to recognize them.

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-gerunds_1.htm
This page explains how gerunds are used.

Please re-post if you have specific questions.
Answered by elijah
thank you and my question is on this sentence:He must like studying calculus.
the gerund phase would be studying calculus and would be the direct object?
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, correct on both counts. Nice!
Answered by elijah
thank you and i have one more the sentence is: Her favorite pastime is entertaining friends. the phase would be is entertaining friends and would be a Predicate Nominative?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The gerund phrase is "entertaining friends." You're right -- it's a predicate nominative.

Answered by elijah
:) last one: She is successful in mimicking others' voices. the phrase would be mimicking others and would be Object of the Preposition?
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, correct.

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Answered by elijah
thank you so much
Answered by Writeacher
You're very welcome.
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