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Gerunds - Exercise 4
Directions: Locate the gerund (gerund phrase) in each sentence.
Then identify the gerund's function in the sentence as subject, direct object, subjective complement,object of preposition, or appositive.
Type your answer into the box below the sentence. When you are finished,
click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.
Note: If the gerund is part of a gerund phrase, include the whole phrase in your answer.
1. The Andersons enjoyed playing cards with the Smiths.
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2. Very few people would enjoy Jim's job, taking complaints from dissatisfied customers.
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3. The children continued counting the proceeds from the bake sale.
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4. Doing physical therapy will help Jerry improve his coordination.
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5. Marilyn's nervous habit, blinking, embarrasses her.
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6. Hal considered hitting the ball into left field.
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7. Please telephone the restaurant about reserving a table for 6:00 p.m. tonight.
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8. Buying a new home often causes people great anxiety.
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9. My goal this week is losing five pounds.
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10. Before entering the stadium, all fans must show their tickets.
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