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gerunds.
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Sewing slowly and meticulously, the tailor repaired the antique tapestry.
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participial phrase modifies tailor
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2. Do you mind my
mentioning this subject to my friends?
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gerund phrase direct object
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gerund
3.
Buying too much fresh food all at once can increase chances of spoilage.
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gerund phrase subject
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4. His heart's desire,
proposing to Mary tomorrow night, was out of the question.
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gerund phrase appositive
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5. Upon
reaching the harbor, the sailors debarked and streamed into town.
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gerund phrase object of preposition (upon)
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6. Nobody likes that picture
hanging in the den.
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participial phrase modifies picture
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7. We rested for an hour after
lugging two rooms of furniture to the dump.
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gerund phrase object of preposition (after)
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8. The people
standing at the back of the auditorium couldn't hear the speaker.
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participial phrase modifies people
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9. John,
having eaten the most hot dogs, won the contest.
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participial phrase modifies John
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10. Harold's greatest joy in life is
playing the tuba in the team band.
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gerund phrase subjective complement
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11. The film
showing at the Ritz through Thursday is a classic.
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participial phrase modifies film
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12. There is no harm in
stating your opinion on the matter.
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gerund phrase object of preposition (in)
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13. After that long speech, we all felt like
taking a long nap.
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gerund phrase object of preposition (like)
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14. The philanthropist enjoyed
giving away lots of money.
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gerund phrase direct object
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15. You don't see children
swinging hula hoops around their waists very often these days.
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participial phrase modifies children
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