Question

How is the gerund phrase used in the sentence? becoming a doctor takes many years of study.

a. direct object
b. predicate nominative
c. object of a preposition
d. subjectbecoming a doctor takes many years of study. the gerund phrase "becoming a doctor" is used as the subject in the sentence?

Answer 1

The answer to your question is D. The gerund phrase "becoming a doctor" functions as the subject in this sentence.][