The correct answer is:
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[A]: "a gerund phrase as the object of a preposition" .
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Note: This phrase is: "in serving others" .
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The gerund is: "serving" .
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The preposition is: "in" .
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In some cases like the word vice, the negative connotation stems from a direct definition of the word(vice means wicked, but another definition is 'a substitute for' so 'vice president'). In other cases, word may be used in a culture to identify a group or individual that is portrayed negatively, thus modifying the inherent definition of the word to better portray how society thinks of the word.
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soft rain what does it mean?