Which provides the best description of the underlined phrase? walking my dog is a great way to get fresh air and exercise. walking my dog is underlined

a) a noun phrase functioning as the subject

b) a subordinate clause that modifies the noun clause

c) a gerund phrase that functions as the subject of the sentence

d) an infinitive phrase that functions as the verb in the sentence

C) a gerund phrase that functions as the subject of the sentence

The best description of the underlined phrase is the one that reads as follows: A gerund phrase that functions as the subject of the sentence. That is, your answer would be C.

A gerund is noun formed with a verb ending in -ing. Gerund phrases always start with a gerund, they include objects and modifiers, and they function as nouns (subject, object, subject complement). In this case, the gerund phrase "walking my dog" functions as the subject of the sentence.

she doesnt want to fail her mother again

explanation:

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