Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?

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O 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.
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 verb in a sentence.

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