Question

Follow the directions in parentheses to write four sentences with gerunds.

1. (Use the gerund singing as a predicate nominative.)

A: My favorite activity is singing.

2. (Use the gerund dancing as a subject.)

A: The girl's dancing forced us to our feet.

3. (Use the gerund trembling as a object of a preposition.)

A: As many times as I've warmed myself by the fire, I can't stop trembling.

4. (Use the gerund longing as a direct object.)

A: The starry sky fills me with longing to lay beside him.

Answer 1

3. No.

4. No.

Answer 2

4. My longing makes my heart ache.

3. My body perspires heavily instead of trembling.