D How the character creates an effect
From the options provided, the complete gerund phrase in the sentence is:
B. <span>hanging curtains or shades on a window</span>
Gerund is a word which is in its -ing form. It is derived from a verb but acts as a noun.
A). He reflects back and describes his initial optimism of the war.
Answer:
11. = b. and 12. = c. but 13. = e. because 14. = a. comma 15. = e. because 16. = a. comma 17. = c. but
Explanation: