Explanation: In general, Gerund can act as a noun in the sentence. It can be formed by using the base form of verb + ing. For example: Paint, which can be used an a verb, is the base form + ing = Painting.
In the given sentence, painting is a gerund, which acts as a noun, and it can be replaced by an infinitive "to paint." The sentence would become, "<span>Javier likes to draw, but Kira prefers to paint." </span> Infinitive can be formed by using "to" + base form of verb.
Hence the correct options are: <span>1. The gerund is “painting.” </span><span>3. The gerund is acting as a noun. </span><span>5. The gerund could be replaced with an infinitive.</span>
The reason why the Declaration of Independence is so persuasive is that Jefferson uses deductive arguments, which includes examples of Britain's wrong doings, which gives the person reading the document a chance to see exactly why they are breaking from Great Britain.
