1. identify how the underlined gerund or gerund phrase is used in the sentence.
do you enjoy 'running'?
a. direct object
b. predicate nominative
c. indirect object
d. object of a preposition

2. she has finished several things by 'staying focused'.
a. direct object
b. predicate nominative
c. indirect object
d. object of a preposition

1. A. direct object

2.D. object of a preposition

Explanation:

1. The underlined gerund is directly related to the verb "enjoy" and, therefore, works as a direct object.

2. The underlined gerund is not related to the verb as the sentence "She has finished several things" has standalone meaning without the underlined part. In this scenario, the gerund relates to the preposition "by" and, therefore, is an object of a preposition.

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