Clayton enjoyed surfing the internet so much that he soon lost track of time and missed his favorite television show.

which best identifies and explains the function of the word surfing as it is used in this sentence?
a) it is called a gerund and it functions as a noun in this sentence.
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b) it is called a gerund it functions as an adjective in this sentence.
c) it is called a participle and it functions as a verb in this sentence.
d) it is called an infinitive and it functions as a noun in this sentence.

The answer is (A),

It is called a gerund and it functions as a noun in this sentience.

Anecdote - A short story about a real person or event, usually serving to make the listeners laugh or ponder over a topic.

Author's Purpose - An author's reason for or intent in writing (i.e. persuade, inform, or entertain).

Characterization - (Direct) describes the character through their physical description, line of work, or passions and pursuits. (Indirect) describes a character through their thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue.

Dialect - Any particular form of a language spoken by some group of people.

Dialogue - A written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people.

Frame Story - A story set within a story, narrative, or movie, told by the main or the supporting character.

Hyperbole - Language that is exaggerated and not meant to be taken literally.

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