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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Taxes are involuntary fees levied on individuals or corporations and enforced by a government entity—whether local, regional or national—in order to finance government activities. The federal taxes you pay are used by the government to invest in technology and education, and to provide goods and services for the benefit of the American people.
D is the correct option because I think the clown who wore the bright red suit is the subordinate clause
1-include thesis statement
2-restate the thesis statement and tie up arguement
This could be either present or past tense however i feel as though it is present
