Question

Locate the complete gerund phrase and identify its use. He heard the loud chattering of the blue jays.

Answer 1

The phrase which begins with a gerund and functions as a noun is called gerund phrase. It is a verb ending with -ing but functions as a noun and can also act as object, subject or complement in a sentence.Example: Cooking is a creative hobby. Here Cooking is the subject of the sentence.

He heard loud chattering of the blue jays- Chattering is the Gerund and Chattering is acting as a an object.

Answer 2

The gerund phrase in there is loud chattering. The phrase has the -ing at the end of it describes the blue jays.