Write a sentence containing a gerund; identify the gerund by writing it in all capitals. then, tell how the gerund is used (subject, direct object, predicate noun, object of preposition).

my mom likes working at a nursing home.

direct object

i have identified the gerund in this sentence by writing it in all capitals.

gerund phrase: writing it in all capitals

gerund use: object of preposition

b

explanation:

"it's more of an essay than story, but perhaps it is best described as a mood-piece: it uses a lot of musical imagery, not to mention sea imagery, religious imagery, and any other imagery that suits his purpose."