Select the gerund phrase in the sentence below. Then, determine the noun function of the gerund.

1. Water skiing, sailing, and swimming are my favorite summer sports.

2. I enjoy playing the piano.

The gerund phrase in # 2 is "playing the piano." It's the direct object of the verb, "playing."

I'll be glad to check your answer for the first sentence.

Ms. Sue can you please check for #1

The Gerund Phrase is water skiing , sailing, and swimming
Direct Object ?

1. The gerund phrase in the sentence is "water skiing, sailing, and swimming." The noun function of this gerund phrase is the subject of the sentence.

2. The gerund phrase in the sentence is "playing the piano." The noun function of this gerund phrase is the object of the verb "enjoy."

1. The gerund phrase in the sentence is "water skiing, sailing, and swimming."

To determine the noun function of the gerund, we need to identify how it is functioning in the sentence. In this case, it is acting as the subject or the thing that the sentence is discussing. So, the noun function of the gerund phrase is "subject."

2. The gerund phrase in the sentence is "playing the piano."

To determine the noun function of the gerund, we need to identify how it is functioning in the sentence. In this case, it is acting as the object of the verb "enjoy." So, the noun function of the gerund phrase is "object."