The Gerund Clauses highlighted in the text have, respectively, the functions of:
Gerund clause (1) is used after the transitive verb [consider]. T...
The Gerund Clauses highlighted in the text have, respectively, the functions of:
Gerund clause (1) is used after the transitive verb [consider]. Therefore, this Gerund Clause operates as a Direct Object. Gerund clause (2) is placed after the preposition [about]. Therefore, this second Gerund Clause is used as a Prepositional Complement. A Subject and Subject Complement B Indirect Object and direct Object C Appositive and Adverb D Direct Object and Prepositional Complement E Adverb and Subject