To answer this we need the excerpt.
Since I cannot answer here are some tips
-find where Gregor is mentioned and see what he has done/not done
-look at your answer choices get rid of the two that don’t make sense and pick from the remaining
- if it isn’t multiple choice think about how is actions reflect on him: his personality and base your ideas off that
~hope this helps
Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony occurs when a speaker's intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying.
Anna’s mom said that ten year-olds drive thenselves to the store all the time. When in reality, we all know this is false. Young children cannot drive themselves anywhere.
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Answer:
"beginning" is the gerund in the sentence.
Explanation:
A gerund is a word, a verb that acts or functions as a noun in the sentence. Also, the verb will end with an "-ing", thus making the verb a noun.
In the given sentence, the verb is "begin", and added with an '-ing' functions as a noun in the sentence. So, the word "beginning" acts as a noun in the sentence, which makes it the gerund.
Thus, the gerund in the sentence is "beginning".
