Question

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence below.

Becoming a movie star is a difficult goal for most actors to achieve.

Becoming a movie star
is a difficult goal
for most actors
to achieve

Answer 1

Hello.

The gerund phrase is "becoming a movie star".

A gerund is a non-finite verb form which functions as a noun, it can be modified by an adverb, and it can also take a direct object. The "-ing form" is used in English to indicate to the gerund specifically. This is the case of "becoming" in your phrase.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

The gerund phrase in this sentence would be "becoming a movie star" because of the verb "becoming" which acts as somewhat of an introduction to the rest of the phrase.