If the underlined phrase is <em>born in New York in 1856, </em>then that would be a participial phrase, which often functions as an adjective in a sentence, like is the case here.
Gerund is always used as a noun, and infinitive has the form <em>to + verb </em>(to go, to be...)
<span>When trying to decide to write
about anything, here is my advice to you—write about what most interests
you. Thus, my first recommendation to
you is to write about the artist whom you most like. My second recommendation to you would be to
write about the artist who has the most written about him/her. If there is a lot written about your topic,
your research will be easier, and you’ll have more perspectives from which to
choose as you vet your sources. Lastly,
if, however, all three artists are equally as popular, and have an equal amount
written about them, then, I would suggest going with the one whom you most
recently read up on because you’ll be able to write more with information that
is still “fresh” in your mind.</span>
Answer:
He acts like he's going to cry. C.
