What does the gerund phrase "volunteering at the animal shelter" contribute to the text? The phrase conveys significant interest and variety. The phrase adds a specific detail about time and place. The phrase acts as a noun that is the subject of the sentence. The phrase adds more details by providing a direct object.

Panthers and leopards prey on deer in an ecosystem. for unknown reasons, the population of leopards increased drastically. what are the likely effects of this change on the species? 1. more food for panthers and more competition for leopards 2. less food and more competition for panthers 3. fewer deer and more competition for panthers 4. more food for deer and less competition for panthers and leopards 5. more food for leopards and less competition for panthers