Luminous
October 4th, 2013, 01:48 PM
Hey guys, please please, even if you only know one of the answers. I'm just completely awful at GUM and I can't figure these out, I've been trying for nearly an hour. Some of these I think I know, but I'd like a second opinion.
Okay so I had to do it, I got 70 which means I need to get one more correct to pass. Here are the correct answers, like for if anyone using the same course googles it.
1.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
The ancient Egyptians avoided killing any sacred animals.
A. CORRECT
killing any sacred animals
B.
sacred animals
C.
avoided killing
D.
killing any
2.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
The child used a toy shovel for digging in the sandbox at the park.
A.
in the sandbox at the park
B.
for digging
C. CORRECT
digging in the sandbox at the park
D.
the child used a toy shovel
3.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
There are many different ways of growing vegetables and flowers in small containers.
A. CORRECT
growing vegetables and flowers in small containers
B.
many different ways
C.
vegetables and flowers in small containers
D.
in small containers
4.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
Since early June, Jen's typical workout has been swimming laps.
A.
has been swimming
B. CORRECT
swimming laps
C.
Jen's typical workout
D.
since early June
5.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
Clearly, baking blueberry muffins will please everyone.
A.
blueberry muffins
B.
will please everyone
C. CORRECT
baking blueberry muffins
D.
Clearly, baking
6.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
People watched the clown's juggling on the corner.
A.
predicate nominative
B.
object of a preposition
C.
subject
D. CORRECT
direct object
7.
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.
direct object
C.
predicate nominative
D. CORRECT
subject
8.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
As of today, her special interest remains training show dogs.
A.
object of a preposition
B.
subject
C. CORRECT
predicate nominative
D.
direct object
9.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
Ron's chore, mopping the floor, took less time than he anticipated.
A.
subject
B.
object of a preposition
C. CORRECT
appositive
D.
direct object
10.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
Without telling the entire plot, Janae couldn't effectively describe the movie.
A.
appositive
B.
subject
C. CORRECT
object of a preposition
D.
direct object
Okay so I had to do it, I got 70 which means I need to get one more correct to pass. Here are the correct answers, like for if anyone using the same course googles it.
1.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
The ancient Egyptians avoided killing any sacred animals.
A. CORRECT
killing any sacred animals
B.
sacred animals
C.
avoided killing
D.
killing any
2.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
The child used a toy shovel for digging in the sandbox at the park.
A.
in the sandbox at the park
B.
for digging
C. CORRECT
digging in the sandbox at the park
D.
the child used a toy shovel
3.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
There are many different ways of growing vegetables and flowers in small containers.
A. CORRECT
growing vegetables and flowers in small containers
B.
many different ways
C.
vegetables and flowers in small containers
D.
in small containers
4.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
Since early June, Jen's typical workout has been swimming laps.
A.
has been swimming
B. CORRECT
swimming laps
C.
Jen's typical workout
D.
since early June
5.
Which words in the sentence are the complete gerund phrase?
Clearly, baking blueberry muffins will please everyone.
A.
blueberry muffins
B.
will please everyone
C. CORRECT
baking blueberry muffins
D.
Clearly, baking
6.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
People watched the clown's juggling on the corner.
A.
predicate nominative
B.
object of a preposition
C.
subject
D. CORRECT
direct object
7.
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.
direct object
C.
predicate nominative
D. CORRECT
subject
8.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
As of today, her special interest remains training show dogs.
A.
object of a preposition
B.
subject
C. CORRECT
predicate nominative
D.
direct object
9.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
Ron's chore, mopping the floor, took less time than he anticipated.
A.
subject
B.
object of a preposition
C. CORRECT
appositive
D.
direct object
10.
How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?
Without telling the entire plot, Janae couldn't effectively describe the movie.
A.
appositive
B.
subject
C. CORRECT
object of a preposition
D.
direct object