Okay so gerunds are a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing, example would be like asking in 'do you mind my asking you?'
So the first one would be 'giggling', then the second one would be 'fixing.'
the next two would be a bit harder because there are no words that have a prefix of -ing, but im not to sure about them because i dont think they have a gerund in them...
but the next ones are, 'laughing' and 'squinting'
sorry i couldnt help with all of them.
Answer:
B - Any member of the military caught returning slaves to former owners will be dismissed.
Explanation:
The excerpt starts by addressing people of the military (All officers or persons in the military of naval service of the United States). Then states they are 'prohibiited' to return fugitives who have escapted from 'service or labor' and if they are found guildity they will be 'dismissed from service'.
How does the phrase "a more perfect union" in paragraph 25 contribute to the development of ideas in the speech? ... The phrase implies that Obama believes that the United States will never be. perfect and Americans should recognize the country's faults.