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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase? The ancient Egyptians avoided killing any sacred animals. A. killing any<~~~ Yes Or No? B. sacred animals C. killing any sacred animals D. avoided killing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know gerund phrase end with ing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do you think it is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Am i right or wrong? if i'm wrong please explain

OpenStudy (skyphos):

First off a "gerund" is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading." You can use a gerund as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Then its either A or C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@skyphos

OpenStudy (skyphos):

Well, based on what I said yup.

OpenStudy (skyphos):

was afk sorry for long reply

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so i think its A

OpenStudy (skyphos):

I'm guessing C since the question asks "the complete gerund phrase" but whatever you decide XD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k thanx i'll pick A

OpenStudy (skyphos):

lol np ;D

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