Question

How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence? . . I loved the contestant's singing of the ballad.. . A.. predicate nominative. . B.. direct object. . C.. object of a preposition. . D.. subject **the contestant's singing of the ballad is underlined.

Answer 1

The underlined gerund phrase the contestant's singing of the ballad is used in the sentence as a B. direct object.
What did you love? The contestant's singing of the ballad.