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Which provides the BEST description of the underlined phrase?

Walking my dog is a great way to get fresh air and exercise.
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

Respuesta :

The answer is:  [C]:
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    "a gerund phrase that functions as the subject of the sentence". 
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        The phrase, "Walking my dog", begins with a "gerund" (ending in "-ing"  functioning as a "noun" or "subject of the sentence.
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C) a gerund phrase that functions as the subject of the sentence