Asked by Anonymous

Locate the gerund or gerund phrase and identify its noun function in the sentence.

I helped by preparing dinner.

Is it preparing dinner and function is direct object?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, "preparing dinner" is the gerund phrase. But it's the object of the preposition "by," not a direct object.

Answered by Austin
locate the gerund or gerund phrase and identify its noun function in the sentence " i helped by preparing dinner"
Answered by nahum
May I have permission to use the car tonight?

function of infinitive: