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 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 noun in a sentence.
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 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.

Answer 1

Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses

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.
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.

Answer 2

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)
Responses

It receives the action of the verb.
It receives the action of the verb.
It describes the action of the subject.
It describes the action of the subject.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It is the subject of the sentence.

Answer 3

Which sentence includes a gerund?(1 point)
Responses

The runners are lacing up their shoes.
The runners are lacing up their shoes.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
My family is impressed by my cooking.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
I am running a marathon this weekend.
A healthy breakfast of steaming hot biscuits is served.