Question

The following sentence includes a gerund used as a direct object.

The only answer to this problem seems to be waiting patiently.
True
False

Answer 1

The answer is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

A gerund is a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing, e.g., asking in "do you mind me asking you?"

The gerund in the sentence is waiting.

Answer 2

True.

Step-by-step explanation:

A direct object is a word or phrase that indicates the receiver of the action in a sentence, meaning that its position in the sentence is after the verb. A gerund is a verbal and even though it looks like a verb+ing its function is to name activities and it is a noun. The gerund is waiting and it is placed after the verb to be, so the answer is true.