Use the sentence to answer the question

Question

Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures.
How is the gerund functioning?
(1 point)
It modifies a noun in the sentence.
It receives the action of the verb.
It describes the action of the subject.
It is the subject of the sentence.

Answer 1

The gerund in the sentence "Traveling offers the opportunity to meet new people and experience exciting cultures" is functioning as the subject of the sentence.