Question

Which sentence from an analytical essay contains a gerund acting as the subject of the sentence?

a. although, the protagonist is viewing the subject from an different angle than the antagonist.
b. later in the novels, each character is guilty of causing resentment among family members.
c. although, negotiating for jason wilkins is a profession, for emily dane it is skill she must learn.
d. it is clear in the poem that willis and brady love painting, but neither has time to pursue his dream?

Answer 1

B, C, and D all contain gerunds (causing, negotiating, painting). However, the only choice that contains the gerund acting as a subject is C (negotiating)

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Although, negotiating for Jason Wilkins is a profession, for Emily Dane, it is skill she must learn.

Step-by-step explanation:

A gerund is a word that ends in -ing and acts a subject rather than as a verb. For example in "Surfing is funny" the word "surfing" is an -ing verb because it describes an activity. Additionally, gerunds can be identified because due they are placed before the main verb and are the entities of the action. Sentence C contains a gerund because, in this, the word "negotiating" acts as the subject of the sentence "negotiating for Jason Wilkins is a profession". "Negotiating" is the subject because it precedes the main verb "is" and it is the agent of this action or state.