Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?(1 point)
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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 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 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 noun in a sentence.
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
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Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
Graham learned to dive at the community swimming pool.
"While swimming at the beach, Harper found a starfish."
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 receives the action of the verb.
It receives the action of the verb.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.
It describes the action of the subject.
The gerund "Traveling" in the sentence "Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures" is functioning as the subject of the sentence.
so which response is it exactly
Apologies for the confusion. The correct response is:
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.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.