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?

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

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