Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence? A. A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence. B. a gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence. C. a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence. D. a gerund is a very ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.

Question

Which of the following describes a gerund and how it functions in a sentence?  A. A gerund is a noun that functions as the direct object receiving the action in a sentence.  B. a gerund is a noun that functions as the subject of a sentence.  C. a gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence.  D. a gerund is a very ending in -ing that functions as a verb in a sentence.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

C. A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence. This option correctly describes what a gerund is and how it functions within a sentence.