Identify the gerunds in the sentences below. Tell whether each gerund functions as a subject or a direct object.

Question

Vacationing might fulfill your need for relaxation.

She dislikes my complaining.

Answer 1

In the sentences you provided, here are the gerunds identified along with their functions:

1. Vacationing - This gerund functions as the subject of the sentence.

2. complaining - This gerund functions as a direct object of the verb "dislikes."

So to summarize:

• Vacationing (subject)
• complaining (direct object)