Hello!
I believe a gerund is a "ing" word taking place as a noun. We can't be 100% sure, because it is not used in a sentence, it depends on how you use it in the sentence if it is a gerund or not. Overall, the word "writing" is not a gerund.
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<span>Either
to listen or to contemplate. Listen to what the speaker has got to say, to hear
and feel the emotions he is trying to convey, to criticize his speech either positively
or negatively. Contemplate to the lessons or learnings they have gathered upon listening.
They are trying to recall the experiences they had before, connect it to the
speech, find meaning with it and apply it in their daily lives. Or they are
simply in awe of how the speech got in touch with their feelings.</span>
I'd say B and D. Elementary school reports don't necessarily equate to knowledge of a subject (and research on the branches of government doesn't help you know <em>how</em> to govern), so A is out. C is nice, but popularity and charm do not a leader make, he might have ulterior motives to being as such, maybe taking advantage of the power? B and D show things he has done that would give him useful skills in the position.
Romeo’s heartache will be healed by going to the party.
Romeo’s heartache will go away if he meets another girl.
Romeo’s heartache will lessen as he gets older.
Romeo’s heartache will be healed by a potion.
