Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence? (1 point)
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 noun that functions as the subject of 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.
Which sentence includes a gerund?
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Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
The sentence "Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity" includes a gerund ("swimming").
Use the sentence to answer the question
Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures.
How is the gerund functioning?
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It describes the action
1
of the subject.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It is the subiect of the sentence.
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It receives the action of the verb.
The gerund "traveling" in the sentence is functioning as the subject of the sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?
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A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
1 am running a marathon this weekend.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
A predicate noun is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb to provide additional information about or rename a sentence's subject. Review the provided graphic and determine the correct predicate noun for the following questions:
Choose the correct predicate noun from this sentence: The flag is a national symbol.
(1 point)
National
Symbol
The
Is
The correct predicate noun in the sentence "The flag is a national symbol" is "symbol".
Choose the correct predicate noun from this sentence: Mr.
Shackelford is my favorite teacher! (1 point)
Favorite
Teacher
My
Is