Question

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

A) Although, the protagonist is viewing the subject from a different angle than the antagonist.
B) Later in the novel, each character is guilty of causing resentment among family members.
C) Although, negotiating for Jason Wilkins is a profession, for Emily Dane it is a skill she must learn.
D) It is clear in the poem that Willis and Bradley love painting, but neither has time to pursue his dream.

Answer 1

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

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Answer 2

The sentence from an analytical essay that contains a gerund acting as a subject of the sentence is C) Although negotiating for Jason Wilkins is a profession, for Emily Dane it is a skill she must learn.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of a sentence can be a noun, a pronoun, a to-infinitive form or an -ing form. -Ing forms, or gerunds, can be used as subjects when these clauses function as a noun. In this case, negotiating for Jason Wilkings is functioning as a noun and as a subject of is a profession.