Which sentence has a gerund phrase that functions as a direct object?

Question

Rock climbers enjoy ascending the monolith El Capitan.

Walking along the Mercer River makes one feel at peace.

In the 1850s, preserving Yosemite National Park became a priority.

Glacier Point is popular for providing spectacular views.

Answer 1

The sentence that has a gerund phrase functioning as a direct object is:

"Rock climbers enjoy ascending the monolith El Capitan."

In this sentence, "ascending the monolith El Capitan" is a gerund phrase that serves as the direct object of the verb "enjoy."