The correct answer is A: It is a gerund functioning as a noun.
Gerunds are words formed from verbs. They function as nouns and end in -ing. Gerunds are used in sentences that convey the meaning of <u>real or complete actions.</u>
On the contrary, infinitives are verb forms that do not end in -ing. They are formed with -to preceding the verb form. They are used in sentences that convey the meaning of <u>unreal or future actions.</u>
I would say True. Because there are different ways you can use italicized txt prior to the modern :)
Explanation:
A semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. When a semicolon is used to join two or more ideas (parts) in a sentence, those ideas are then given equal position or rank.
There are varied and multiple words that "describes anything that departs from normal or usual". Some of them are: abnormal, weird, different, unusual, uncommon, atypical, etc.