Underline each gerund phrase. Then write whether the gerund phrase is used as a subject, direct object, predicate noun, or object of a preposition.

Question

1. Drinking large amounts of water can help clear the kidneys.
Drinking large amounts - direct object

2. His favorite hobby is raising guppies.
Raising guppies - Predicate Noun

3. A loud knocking interrupted their dinner.
A loud knocking - Subject

4. Nothing can be gained by choosing sides.
Choosing sides - object

5. He enjoys composing all sorts of music.
Composing all sorts of music - direct object

6. The secretary kept perfect records by writing the dates of each event.
Writing the dates - object

7. Insulating older homes helps conserve energy.
Insulating older homes - subject

8. Tourists at the Acropolis are warned against taking stones for souvenirs.

Taking stones - object

9. Traveling by air is the fastest way to get there.
Traveling by air - subject

10. My plans for vacation include redecorating my room.
Redecorating my room - Predicate noun

Please tell me what is specifically wrong so I can fix it. plz n thank u

Answer 1

1. Drinking large amounts of water - not a direct object.

4, 6, 8. What kind of object?
6. dates of each event

The others are right.

Answer 2

1 - no
2 - yes
3 - yes
4 - no (what kind of object?)
5 - yes
6 - again, object of what?
7 - yes
8 - what kind of obect
9 - yes
10- no

Answer 3

On second thought, you are correct on 10.

Answer 4

1. subject
4. I'm not sure for this one but is it nothing can be gained
8. Taking stones for souvenirs

are these correct?

Answer 5

1. subject - yes
4. I'm not sure for this one but is it nothing can be gained
The gerund is choosing
8. Taking stones for souvenirs
What kind of object?

Answer 6

Its about drive,
Its about power,
We stay Hungry,
We devour,
Put in the work,
Put in the hours,
And take whats ours.