In the sentence "The teacher gave studying a high priority, ...

[ Gerunds in Sentences ]

In the sentence “The teacher gave studying a high priority,” what is the function of the gerund?

A. Direct object

B. Simple subject

C. Indirect object

D. Predicate nominative

Select your answer:
A B C D E

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