i think its the first one because having n adult around is good but not always effective and having no friends makes no sense. i guess the last one makes sense but its not very relivant to the question so-
A.superlative it is the highest it will go it is horrible<span>
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A gerund is a word which takes the verb form -ing, but functions as a noun. The gerund in the given sentence is the word "collecting". The gerund in this sentence is used as a direct object. A direct object is a noun, that directly receives the action of the transitive verb and usually answers the question "what?". In this sentence, John has finally lost interest in what? The answer is collecting stamps.
