<span>A) In the selected sentence, the word gardening is a gerund, and the gerund phrase functions as the subject.
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A is the right answer i hope this helps
It shows that King is optimistic in the face of a very large task.
When he eats the White Witch's food, Edmund is brought under her power, and experiences a craving for both Turkish Delight and the power that she promises him.
