Question

Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?(1 point)
Responses

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 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 verb 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.
Answer
Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses

Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.
Nash has been swimming since he was five years old.

Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.
Swimming in the gulf is Finn's favorite summer activity.

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.
Answered by GPT 3.5
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.