Question

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence “His favorite sport is swimming”

Answer 1

Answer:

Swimming is the right answer I think

Explanation:

an adjective

Answer 2

Answer:

"Swim" becomes a gerund in a sentence like, "His favorite sport is swimming." While not one of the traditional eight parts of speech in the English language, a gerund is a specific type of word applied to English grammar. The word stems from a verbal, or a verb form, but does not act as a verb in a sentence.