Question

In which sentence is the underlined word a gerund?. . . A.Dolphins are ''breathing'' only when they are above the water. . B. ''Breathing'' is a basic function controlled by the brain. . C. Even the microscopic bug was a tiny, ''breathing'' creature . .

Answer 1

The answer to your question would be that the sentence in which the underlined word is a gerund is the following one: "Breathing" is a basic function controlled by the brain. That is, the correct option would be B.

Gerunds are words that are formed with verbs but act as nouns. Therefore, they can function as subjects, subject complements, or objects in the sentence. In the sentence in question, the gerund "breathing" is functioning as the subject.

Answer 2

"''Breathing'' is the word in the sentence "''Breathing'' is a basic function controlled by the brain" that is a gerund. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope that this answer has come to your great help.