9 Campion: Gerund Phrase

Supply the specific noun function (subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of the preposition) that each gerund phrase plays in the sentence. Diving into the shallow end of a pool can be dangerous. subject Jessica really enjoys bothering the neighbors with loud music. direct object One thing many people enjoy is cutting paper in the shape of designs. subject complement Speeding down mountain slopes thrills many skiers. subject Almost every ski area in the United States has machines for making snow. object of preposition One use of paper cuts is decorating windows which is a revival of an old popular style.subject complement Ski areas also have ski lifts, devices for transporting skiers to the tops of slopes. object of preposition In some countries, people have tried perfecting complicated tiny designs.direct object Researchers have succeeded in tracing some designs back to cave drawings. prepositional phrase Designing paper cuts has been a Chinese long tradition. subject People like hanging mobiles. They watch hanging mobiles. (direct object) Combine each set of sentences using at least one gerund phrase and follow the suggested functions of the noun in the parentheses.Example: The dog howled and whined all night long. This kept the whole neighborhood awake. (subject) SubjectAnswer: The howling and whining of the dog all night long kept the whole neighborhood awake. Make your task easier. Work on a flat surface. (subject) Combine each set of sentences using at least one gerund phrase and follow the suggested functions of the noun in the parentheses.Example: The dog howled and whined all night long. This kept the whole neighborhood awake. (subject) SubjectAnswer: The howling and whining of the dog all night long kept the whole neighborhood awake. Balance is the key to a successful mobile. The hanging objects on the mobile should be balanced. (predicate nominative) Combine each set of sentences using at least one gerund phrase and follow the suggested functions of the noun in the parentheses.Example: The dog howled and whined all night long. This kept the whole neighborhood awake. (subject) SubjectAnswer: The howling and whining of the dog all night long kept the whole neighborhood awake. You can create a new kind of balance. Move the wire of a new kind of balance. (object of the preposition) Combine each set of sentences using at least one gerund phrase and follow the suggested functions of the noun in the parentheses.Example: The dog howled and whined all night long. This kept the whole neighborhood awake. (subject) SubjectAnswer: The howling and whining of the dog all night long kept the whole neighborhood awake. When you assemble the mobile, work from the bottom to the top. This is the easiest way to work. (predicate nominative) Combine each set of sentences using at least one gerund phrase and follow the suggested functions of the noun in the parentheses.Example: The dog howled and whined all night long. This kept the whole neighborhood awake. (subject) SubjectAnswer: The howling and whining of the dog all night long kept the whole neighborhood awake. 1. How did you find the lesson?2. How did you find this worksheet?3. Which part of the test do you think you need more practice? SELF-CHECK!