What is the function of the gerund in the sentence, Keeping track of all her grandkid's sporting activities was driving Ms. Smith to tears? (1 point)

Question

Keeping functions as a noun

Keeping functions as an adjective

Driving functions as a adjective

Driving functions as a pronoun

Answer 1

In the sentence "Keeping track of all her grandkids' sporting activities was driving Ms. Smith to tears," the function of "keeping" is that it acts as a noun. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Keeping functions as a noun.

In this context, "keeping track" is the subject of the sentence.