English, 11.12.2019 20:31, John7Gilbert

Which best identifies and explains the function of the word taking as it is used in this sentence?

patricia always enjoys taking selfies at the swim meets.

a. in the selected sentence, the word taking is a gerund, and the gerund phrase functions as the subject.
b. in the selected sentence, the word taking is a gerund, and the gerund phrase functions as a direct object.
c. in the selected sentence, the word taking is a gerund, and the gerund phrase functions as a subject complement.
d. in the selected sentence, the word taking is a gerund, and the gerund phrase functions as the object of the preposition.

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