Question

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what is the gerund phrase in this sentence?

Rescuing the princess was not easy, but Milo, Tock, and Humbug succeed.

rescuing
rescuing the princess
was not easy
but Milo, Tock, and Humbug succeded

In which sentence about The Phantom Toll booth is the word transfixed used correctly?

Milo is transfixed by the frightening demons.
By the end of the play Milo has transfixed into someone who values time.
Rhyme and Reason were transfixed to the Castle in the air
The mathematician transfixed the numbers from the mine.

In which sentence is the word deficiency use correctly

An unhealthy diet can lead to a vitamin deficiency.
The rain caused a deficiency in our plans so we had to reschedule.
When we realized we had a diffidence of food we invited the neighbors over for dinner.
Mark wish he had Steves deficiency when it came to sports.

Which word is most similar to admonishing

uncertain
rising
critical
amazing

HELP PLEASE

Answer 1

The phrase 'rescuing the princess' is the gerund phrase with 'rescuing' acting as a gerund. 'Milo is transfixed by the frightening demons' uses the word 'transfixed' correctly. 'An unhealthy diet can lead to a vitamin deficiency' uses the word 'deficiency' appropriately, and 'critical' is the word most similar to 'admonishing'.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gerund phrase identification requires looking for a verb that is used as a noun. In the sentence provided, 'Rescuing the princess' is the gerund phrase, where 'rescuing' functions as a gerund, and 'the princess' is the object of the action. The gerund phrase as a whole is the subject of the sentence.

When considering the proper use of the word transfixed, it refers to being motionless or captivated due to shock or amazement, not a transformation or being physically attached to a place. Therefore, 'Milo is transfixed by the frightening demons' uses the word correctly, describing a scenario where Milo is captivated by the demons.

The word deficiency is correctly used in 'An unhealthy diet can lead to a vitamin deficiency.' This sentence correctly utilizes the word to indicate a lack or shortage of vitamins.

Among the given choices, the word most similar to admonishing is 'critical.' Admonishing entails reprimanding or warning someone critically about their actions.

Answer 2

Uncertian is the answer