5. which sentence contains words in italics that form a gerund phrase? (a gerund is a verb form used the same way as a noun.)
a. an interesting novel provides good entertainment.
b. the laughing boy sat down.
c. winning the race demanded speed and endurance.
d. i am going home.

1getting out of bed is the first goal i tackle each day. 2several small goals are achieved by me as the day progresses. 3when i am riding the bus home or walking the dog, i think about the bigger goals i have for my life. which statement correctly describes the verb tense, aspect, and voice in this paragraph? a) sentences 1 and 2 contain present progressive verbs. sentence 3 contains both present progressive and simple present verbs. sentence 2 uses passive voice. b) sentences 1 and 2 contain simple present verbs. sentence 3 contains present progressive verbs. all three sentences use active voice. c) sentences 1 and 2 contain present progressive verbs. sentence 3 contains simple present verbs. all three sentences use active voice. d) sentences 1 and 2 contain simple present verbs. sentence 3 contains both present progressive and simple present verbs. sentence 2 uses passive voice.

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options

According to the study, a is when you string one quote after another in an essay without connecting them