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 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 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 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.
I apologize for the incorrect response. The sentence that includes a gerund is: My family is impressed by my cooking.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
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Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Use the sentence to answer the question
Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures.
How is the gerund functioning?
(1 point)
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It is the subject of the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It receives the action of the verb.
It receives the action of the verb.
It describes the action of the subject.
It is the subject of the sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
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A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
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The correct answer is: A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
To identify a gerund in a sentence, you need to look for a verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. Gerunds can be used as subjects of sentences, objects of prepositions, direct objects, and more. However, in this case, the best description is that a gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.