Question

Which statement best explains how the gerund is used in the sentence? Swimming is my favorite activity and I plan to practice hard enough to make the Olympic team.
A. The gerund my favorite activity functions as an adjective in the sentence.
B. The gerund to practice works as a direct object noun in the sentence.
C. The gerund swimming functions as a noun in the sentence.
D. The gerund plan to practice works as an adverb in the sentence.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The gerund swimming functions as a noun in the sentence.

Explanation:

because i said so

Answer 2

Answer: C. The gerund swimming functions as a noun in the sentence.

Explanation:

APE X ( I got it right) and it makes the most sense but use at your own risk