Question

Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?

The ancient Egyptians avoided killing any sacred animals.

A.
killing any

B.
avoided killing

C.
killing any sacred animals

D.
sacred animals

Answer 1

I Feel stupid asking but i suck at this.

Answer 2

answer is C. It is a gerund phrase functioning as a direct object

Answer 3

Thanks.

Answer 4

no problem :)

Answer 5

Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?

Kingfishers build nests by tunneling into the sides of riverbanks.

A.
kingfishers build nests

B.
tunneling into the sides of riverbanks

C.
by tunneling

D.
into the sides of riverbanks

Answer 6

B. is the answer...it is a gerund phrase functioning as an object of a preposition

Answer 7

Thanks again. how about this

Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?

There are many different ways of growing vegetables and flowers in small containers.

A.
growing vegetables and flowers in small containers

B.
vegetables and flowers in small containers

C.
many different ways

D.
in small containers