identify Gerund and gerund phrase write how its used:S for subject PN for predicate nomitave DO for direct object or OP object of a prepsition
CHEERING THE TEAM gave me a sore thorat: S
Joanna's mother enjoys PRESERVING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:DO
We stopped him from TELLING THE SECRET: OP
Alicia's worst fashion habit is WEARING her sweater inside out: PN
PLAYING CHESS takes a great deal of concentration: S
One of the more dangerous is SKIING down almost-vertical slopes: PN
Mr.Karl doesn't approve of COMING LATE:OP
Thank you for LISTENING to my explanation: OP
To get rid of the skunk odor, try WASHING THE DOG WITH TOMATO JUICE:DO
HEARING the wind moan scared the children: S
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The gerund and gerund phrases in each sentence are provided below, along with their usage:
1. CHEERING THE TEAM gave me a sore throat: Gerund phrase - "CHEERING THE TEAM"; Usage - Subject (S).
2. Joanna's mother enjoys PRESERVING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Gerund phrase - "PRESERVING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES"; Usage - Direct Object (DO).
3. We stopped him from TELLING THE SECRET: Gerund phrase - "TELLING THE SECRET"; Usage - Object of a Preposition (OP).
4. Alicia's worst fashion habit is WEARING her sweater inside out: Gerund phrase - "WEARING her sweater inside out"; Usage - Predicate Nominative (PN).
5. PLAYING CHESS takes a great deal of concentration: Gerund - "PLAYING CHESS"; Usage - Subject (S).
6. One of the more dangerous is SKIING down almost-vertical slopes: Gerund phrase - "SKIING down almost-vertical slopes"; Usage - Predicate Nominative (PN).
7. Mr. Karl doesn't approve of COMING LATE: Gerund phrase - "COMING LATE"; Usage - Object of a Preposition (OP).
8. Thank you for LISTENING to my explanation: Gerund phrase - "LISTENING to my explanation"; Usage - Object of a Preposition (OP).
9. To get rid of the skunk odor, try WASHING THE DOG WITH TOMATO JUICE: Gerund phrase - "WASHING THE DOG WITH TOMATO JUICE"; Usage - Direct Object (DO).
10. HEARING the wind moan scared the children: Gerund - "HEARING the wind moan"; Usage - Subject (S).