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OpenStudy (anonymous):

​Select the gerund phrase in the sentence below. Then determine the noun function of the gerund. Her favorite pastime is entertaining friends. Gerund phrase: Her favorite pastime entertaining friends is entertaining friends Noun function: predicate noun direct object subject object of the preposition

OpenStudy (anonymous):

entertaining friends

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are correct. I am trying to figure out the function now. :-)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it is functioning as a predicate noun, but this one is quite tricky. :-)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

glad to help! :-)

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