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How is the gerund used in the sentence?

All candidates will have an opportunity for speaking.

A.
direct object

B.
predicate nominative

C.
subject

D.
object of a preposition

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Time for a quick refresher: A gerund is a noun formed with a verb ending in ing. ... Gerund phrases always include modifiers and often include other objects. A gerundphrase always functions as a noun. Gerund phrases are always subjects, objects, or subject complements in sentences.
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