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...)
Playing basketball helps to improve motor coordination, flexibility, and endurance. It also encourages speed, agility, and strength. These skills are shown to have a positive effect on promoting a healthy body weight and encouraging more physical activity, which can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and self-esteem Health benefits of basketball
burn calories (an hour of basketball can burn 630–750 calories) build endurance. improve balance and coordination. develop concentration and self-discipline.
<span>The line "Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting" is both a metaphor and a paradox is a </span>False statement. It is a metaphor but not a paradox because it doesn't contradict.
Even though there is no options to choose, I have got that one which is the most suitable. The relevant detail to <span>Frederick Douglass's autobiography is :
</span>The mush was put into a large wooden tray, or trough, and set down upon the ground. I am pretty sure you had this option given with the task, because this one is universal and will help you in any case.
