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

Question

(1 point)
O A gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.
• A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun 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.

Answer 1

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