The ansew based on what I know is D
First, you find the simple subject and simple predicate.
If the '-ing' form of the verb is not part of the simple predicate, then determine how it is used in the sentence. If it's in a noun position, then it's a gerund. If it is used as an adjective, then it will be a participle.
Answer:
D. She speaks to him in a kind and respectful tone.
Explanation:
When Nolka first met the Chenoo, she speaks kindly and in a respectable way to him. She sees the man as elderly man, so it was a reason she had to speak to him kindly.
The Chenoo is actually a legend from Native American. It simply talks about the hunting trip embarked by a woman and her brothers. It was during the hunting season, the young men saw large footprints which they believed it's The Chinoo.
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