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
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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.
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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
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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