Asked by Brittty

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
This is not math!

I'll get you started.

1. The gerund phrase is <i>repairing cars</i>. It's the object of the preposition <i>by</i>.

I'll be glad to check your answers for the rest of the sentences.

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/gerundphrase.htm

Answered by Brittty
He must like studying calculus.

Gerund phrase: He must like
whats the Noun function?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Nope.

Please study the site I posted for you. Gerunds are very easy to identify if you know what to look for,
Answered by Brittty
ha! woooow! i already did look at that site. that's why im asking you. arent you a tutor? ur suppose to helpppp
Answered by Brittty
can you pleeease help me
Answered by Ms. Sue
I'm so sorry you don't understand the first sentence in that site:

<b>"A gerund phrase will begin with a gerund, an ing word, and will include other modifiers and/or objects."</b>

Jiskha tutors HELP students learn, not cheat.

Answered by Annie
the gerund phrase is: studying calculus for the noun function I put: predicate noun, correct?
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