Question

Which sentence has a gerund or gerund phrase that functions as the subject of the sentence? are you worried about being in charge of the game? i appreciate your offering me an opportunity to travel to europe. lying to cover up a mistake is unwise and dishonest.

Answer 1

Lying to cover up a mistake is unwise and dishonest.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option C) " lying to cover up a mistake is unwise and dishonest."

In this case, the gerund phrase that functions as a subejct is "lying to cover up a mistake".

Gerund phrases start with a gerund (infinitive+ing) and always function as a noun in a sentence. As a noun, they can be subjects or objects.

In the example provided, the gerund "lying" is part of the gerund phrase that acts as subject.