HEL Practice and Apply Write each gerund. Label it subject, direct object, object of
preposition, or predicate noun to explain its function in the sentence.
1. Reading gave Lincoln and Davis access to inspiring ideas.
2. The former slaves were demonstrating their joy by singing.
3. Davis and other promising leaders eventually stopped fleeing.
4. Studying was what allowed Lincoln to become a lawyer.
5. Vengeance meant losing because Lincoln believed it would destroy the
healing nation.