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Select the option that correctly describes the use of the word 'walking' in the following sentence.
Walking is good for health.

  1. A
    Walking is the present participle form of the verb functioning as a gerund.
  2. B
    Walking is the past participle form of the verb.
  3. C
    Walking is the present tense form of the verb.
  4. D
    Walking is the base form of the verb.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

In the sentence "Walking is good for health", the word 'Walking' acts as the subject of the sentence. A verb form ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun is called a gerund, which is derived from the present participle form of the verb. Thus, option A is correct.

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Select the option that correctly describes the use of the word 'walking' in the following sentence.
Walking is good for health.
A
Walking is the present participle form of the verb functioning as a gerund.
B
Walking is the past participle form of the verb.
C
Walking is the present tense form of the verb.
D
Walking is the base form of the verb.

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