Let's break the matrix into parts for further discussion.
Since Gerund functions as a noun, it also takes up a nouns roles: subject, direct object, subject complement and object of the preposition.
Crying will not solve anything.
Crying is the subject of the sentence. It is what's being talked about.
They admire my singing the most.
Singing is the receiver of the action "admire" thus it is an object of the verb. It is direct object since "singing" answers the question "what" (What do they admire the most?).
My favorite activity istraveling.
Traveling is a linking-verb complement which means a noun found after a linking verb (be verbs). It is also known as a subject complement because it gives additional information about the subject.
I got paid for singing.
Singing is object of the preposition for. This means that the word is found after a preposition thus making its object.
The crying baby had a wet diaper.
Crying is a verbal in the present participle form. In this sentence, crying modifies the word "baby" which is a noun thus, making it an adjective.
He walked away from the wrecked car.
Wrecked is a verbal in the past participle form. In this sentence, wrecked modifies the word "car", which is a noun, thus the word "wrecked" is an adjective.
He lacked the strength to resist.
To resist is an adjective which modifies the word strength. Ask the question: What strength? ......answer: to resist.
We must study to learn.
To learn is an adverb which modifies the verb study. It answers the question why. (Why do we study?Answer: to learn).
This is the handout I give my students:
Reference:
Verbals. Nova Southeaster University:Tutoring and Testing Center.
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