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Question
Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?(1 point)
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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.
A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.
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The correct description of a gerund and how it functions in a sentence is:
"A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence."
Gerunds are formed from verbs but act as nouns in various roles within a sentence, such as subjects, direct objects, or object of prepositions.
