How is the underlined gerund phrase used in the sentence?

sitting on the porch is enjoyable on a cool summer evening.

a. object of a preposition

b. direct object

c. predicate nominative

d. subject

Read kabir’s poem “tell me, o swan, your ancient tale,” and answer the question. the swan is an extended metaphor. which of the following best describes this metaphor? a) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is implicit rather than explicit. b) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is neither implicit nor explicit. c) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is explicit rather than implicit. d) the meaning of the poem’s extended metaphor is both implicit and explicit.

Read the introduction to the persuasive essay, "should cosmetic surgeries be banned? " what makes this introduction weak?

Adjectives always precede (come before) the subject of a sentence. true or false