Identify the verbal and its function in the sentence:

i would rather be (sleeping)!

it is a gerund functioning as a noun.

it is a gerund functioning as a verb.

it is an infinitive functioning as a noun.

it is an infinitive functioning as a verb.

The correct answer is A: It is a gerund functioning as a noun.

Gerunds are words formed from verbs. They function as nouns and end in -ing. Gerunds are used in sentences that convey the meaning of real or complete actions.

On the contrary, infinitives are verb forms that do not end in -ing. They are formed with -to preceding the verb form. They are used in sentences that convey the meaning of unreal or future actions.

- "there are several movements that doris lessing was associated with. first of all, communism. she pursued her communist beliefs and included them in her writing, and was also a member of several communist book clubs. she is also strongly associated with feminism, her fight for equality and women's rights.

doris lessing is the kind of writer who has followers, not just readers. they have been engaged to her chiefly because of her involvement in major problems, such as politics and woman-ism."