Averb form that functions as a noun is called a(n) .

Gerund

Occasionally, a verb can function as a noun if “ing” is added to the end of it.  As you may know, a noun can perform or receive an action, and when an “ing” is added to the end of a verb, this is possible.  For instance, write is a verb is in I write where “I” is the subject, and “write” is the verb.  However, if you add “ing” to “write” as in “writing,” it becomes a noun as it can therefore perform or receive the action as in Writing makes me happy or I like writing, respectively.    

explanation:

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beowulf sets out on his journey for daneland. -- 1

hrothgar welcomes beowulf. -- 2

beowulf waits for grendel to attack heorot. -- 3

beowulf succeeds in defeating grendel by tearing off his arm. -- 4

beowulf fights with grendel’s mother. -- 5

beowulf sets out for his fight with the dragon. -- 6

beowulf sets out for his geatish homeland. -- 7