Question

Which word in the sentence is a gerund?

Near the highway, Carlos received a ticket for speeding.

A.
speeding

B.
near

C.
received

D.
highway

(Please explain what a Gerund is.)

Answer 1

a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun

Answer 2

^^ that is what gerund is

Answer 3

A gerund is a noun made from a verb by adding "-ing." The gerund form of the verb "read" is "reading." You can use a gerund as the subject, the complement, or the object of a sentence

Answer 4

so, speeding is the answer

Answer 5

I was thinking Speeding as well. But Thank you. :)

Answer 6

Welcome :)