Question

Which sentence contains a verb acting as a noun?

Fearing the flu, Simone washed her hands a lot.
Sailing is my aunt and uncle’s favorite activity.
The winds were gusting up to 35 miles per hour.
The keys should be hanging on the hook by the door.

Answer 1

Sailing is my aunt and uncle’s favorite activity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Obviously, the word 'sailing' in this sentence is a noun, but, of course, the word can be used as a verb as in:

My aunt and uncle were sailing last weekend when the hurricane approached them.