Answer:
The answers would be:
1) A
2) B
3) B
Explanation:
Gerunds are usually words that end in "ing" so the words "spelling" and "rescuing" are gerunds. Gerund phrases are parts of sentences that include the gerund and that action of the gerund.
(I got mixed up on question 2 because I forgot that question said <em>phrase </em> and not <em>word</em>)
Participles are usually words that end in "ed", so the word "stunned" would be the the participle in the sentence of "Sandy was stunned to find she'd won the contest."
Answer: The best meaning of "gaunt" as it is used in the sentence provided is A. skeletal.
Explanation: "Gaunt" is an adjetive used to describe someone as very thin and haggard. In the sentence provided,<u> the word "gaunt" has been used to describe a sinister figure</u>; therefore, in this case<u>, the best meaning of "gaunt" is "skeletal"</u>. "Skeletal" is also an adjective and<u> it makes reference to someone that does not have a lot of flesh</u>, that is to say someone that resembles a skeleton.
Answer:
C.Both ads promote a culture of safety
Explanation:
<span>The sentence which is the hook in this introductory paragraph is</span><span> For the first time in decades, Baby Boomers have been outnumbered by another group--the Millennials. The answer is letter B. This is the introductory paragraph because this explains the main idea of the paragraph and introduces the topic.</span>
Answer:
C-National parks are places where people find opportunities for recreation
