Question

How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?

They heard the poodle's barking from the yard.

A.
subject

B.
predicate nominative

C.
direct object

D.
object of a preposition

Answer 1

Ideas?

Answer 2

i was thinking maybe a or c

Answer 3

C is Correct

Answer 4

thank you, can you help with a few more?

Answer 5

How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?

Flossing before bedtime is important for good dental health.

A.
object of a preposition

B.
subject

C.
direct object

D.
predicate nominative

Answer 6

phrase is flossing before bedtime, my thoughts are A

Answer 7

@Awolflover1 what do you think?

Answer 8

A is correct

Answer 9

How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?

As of today, her special interest remains training show dogs.

A.
direct object

B.
object of a preposition

C.
predicate nominative <-

D.
subject

Answer 10

Correct

Answer 11

How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?

Josh's plan, rushing the passer, seemed sound to us.

A.
appositive <-

B.
direct object

C.
subject

D.
object of a preposition

Answer 12

@Awolflover1

Answer 13

Correct!

Answer 14

last one

How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?

After reading the whole novel, Amy still couldn't remember the main character's name.

A.
object of a preposition <- ?

B.
appositive

C.
direct object

D.
subject

Answer 15

Correct

Answer 16

thank you so much @Awolflover1 , i got 90% so i passed:D

Answer 17

Yay! :D