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.

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