Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?(1 point)
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A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
The correct answer is:
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
The correct response is: "A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence."
To identify a gerund, you need to look for a verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Gerunds can serve as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence, just like any other noun. For example, in the sentence "Running is my favorite hobby," the word "running" is a gerund because it is a verb ending in -ing (running) that functions as a noun (subject) in the sentence.