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There were 5 best friend sthat loved each other to death. They were in the in the fifth grade going on to middle School.
Answer: From my understanding of a gerund phrase, I assume answer A. Learning a new language is correct.
I believe you mean conflict. To answer conflict defines as a disagreement between two parties. To summarise it means a bad thing not good
Sardonic comment is one when sharp humour is used in a disdainful manner.