Answer:C)
Peter is exercising because he wants to be on the lacrosse team.
Explanation:
A gerund is formed <em>when we add -ing to a verb</em>. It functions as a noun in a sentence, while gerund/gerund phrase can be a subject or an object (direct/indirect) of a sentence. For example, gerund form of the verb<em> 'to read'</em> is <em>reading. </em>
However, gerund should not be confused with continuous tenses. In sentence - <em>Peter is exercising because he wants to be on the lacrosse team</em>, <em>is exercising</em> is not a gerund, but is a verb form, present continuous tense of verb<em> to exercise</em> (verb to be + ing form).
Answer:
The subject-verb agreement is wrong. The correct sentence would be:
- Excitement between the two groups has risen after the election.
Explanation:
<u>If we ask the verb a simple question, we can find the subject: "What has risen after the election? Excitement between the two groups." Even though the answer is long, the simple subject itself is comprised of just one singular word: "excitement". This is the most important word, the one to which the verb refers. We can even remove the words that come after it, and the effect or meaning will be the same: "Excitement has risen after the election."</u>
The problem with "Excitement between the two groups have risen after the election" is that "have" is agreeing with "groups". However, as seen above, "groups" is not the most important word in the subject. Therefore, the verb should not agree with it.
Answer:
Apology letter for not attending a friend's birthday party.
Explanation:
ABC Apartments
New Delhi
My dear Sushma,
First, Happy Birthday once again.
I know you had invited me and had expected me to be there last night. But due to the sudden hospitalization of my father, I couldn't attend the party. And I am extremely sorry for missing your special day.
I hope you can understand my condition. I will make sure I make up to you. Let my father get well first and then I will be there to make up for my absence in any way possible.
I'm really sorry about missing the party. Hope you will forgive me.
Take care and I will see you soon.
Your loving friend
Ruchi.
