Gerunds Quick Check Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence ? ( 1 point ) 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 . gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence . gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence .

gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence