Topics: Functions of Gerunds
What is the function of the gerund in the following sentence? The athlete’s goal was winning first place.
A. Subject
B. Direct Object
C. Predicate noun
D. object of a preposition
Select your answer:
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We had to postpone the trip __ the weather conditions were too dangerous.
A. after checking the forecast, which showed storms and heavy rain for the week
B. because the forecast indicated severe storms that would make traveling unsafe
C. unless we could change our route to avoid the areas most affected by the storm
D. if the weather had been clear, we would have continued with our original plans