Answer:
As Jem and Dill grow older, they begin neglecting Scout and prefer to play by themselves in the tree house. Both boys are also competitive and argue with each other over trivial matters. Similar to most adolescents, Jem and Dill tend to bicker and disagree over insignificant things while still remaining best friends.
Explanation:
Answer: Gerund Phrase, noun.
Explanation: Falling in the mud puddle is used as a gerund phrase (noun as a direct object).
