A gerund is the derivative of the present participle form of the verb that functions as a noun. These may be subjects, subject complements, direct objects, indirect objects or the objects of the preposition. <em>Thus, the word that justifies the above claim and functioning as a gerund is 'driving' as it is functioning as the subject of the verb "was". The other options exemplify the adjectives as they are modifying the noun rain, wind, and adventure while 'driving' is functioning as a noun.</em>
There must be something in books, something we can’t imagine, to make a
woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don’t
stay for nothing.
The French probably felt more affection for William of Normandy than the people of England given that he conquered England. He may have also sparked resentment from the English because his rule led to a number of wars within their country.
