Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?

Question

A. a gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence
B. a gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence
C. a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence
D. a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence

Answer 1

C. a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence