Are you just asking questions, or are you asking some one to write an essay for you?
Answer:
This is an infinitive.
Explanation:
A gerund is a verb used as a noun; "suggesting" is not used as a noun in this case.
What are these ? im assuming "these" are the multiplle choice answers lol what are they ?
Answer:
Phrases 2-5
Explanation:
Each of these phrases gives the same import as the sentences dotted in the above excerpt.
For the first phrase to be sensible, it should have been writing thus: writing a formal essay.