Question

Select the gerund phrase in the sentence below. Then determine the noun function of the gerund.

I enjoy playing the piano.

Gerund phrase:

Noun function:

Answer 1

i think it's:
Gerund phrase-playing the piano
noun function- direct object
Explanation: the gerund usually ends in ing; thus making playing the piano the phrase. It acts as a direct object (DO) because it is saying exactly what you enjoy.