Gerrymandering is a process of gaining political advantage. It is achieved by manipulation of electoral using certain tactics. Therefore, gerrymandering can thwart the purpose of single-member district elections because districts will favor one political party over another in this case.
He is beginning to realize that he is afraid to die.
1. flying
As the directions state, a participle is a verb. Both flying and headed are verbs. However, headed is used as an action verb in the sentence. It is what the geese are doing. Flying is an adjective describing the geese as "flying by". You should be able to cross out the participial phrase and the sentence will still make sense as in "The geese are headed south for the winter."
2. B. Clapping wildly.
Clapping wildly is the participial phrase. It describes the audience. Option C contains the main verb of the sentence "shouted" so this is not a participial phrase. Option D has an infinitive "to come".
3. cat
The participial phrase in the sentence is "hearing the footsteps of its owner". The cat is what hears the footsteps.
I believe the word stories help you wundestand the meaning
Answer: Boycott,coercion,degrading,militant,perpetuation,tactic
Boycott
The workers boycotted the pharmacy for being given improper paychecks.
Coercion
The man coerced the representative to give him the money.
Degrading
The construction workers constantly being out in the sun can be degrading.
Militant
The group of men took up a militant position to the police.
Perpetuate
The robbers perpetuated the officers by drawing their weapons.
Tactic
The robbers tactic to rob the bank in broad daylight was confusing to many.
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