i think its the first one all though im not entirely sure
D. gerund phrase as a direct object
Gerund is one of three kinds of verbals. Like all verbals, gerunds are nouns derived from verbs. Gerunds end in -ing. In the sentence, "leading" is the gerund. This gerund phrase is used as the direct object.
It's is a contraction of “it is” and Its with no apostrophe is the possessive word
For example
It's (it is) going to be a rainy day!
and
I tried to arrange my shoes wrong and i realized that’s not its box.
Answer:
YES THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK!
Explanation:
curious, content and comfort