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Identify how the underlined gerund phrase is being used in the sentence:

Eating ice cream on a hot day is a good way to cool off.

A. subject

B. object of the preposition

C. direct object

D. predicate noun

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Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in parentheses.

When watching for witches in Salem, look closely at a person’s nose for any warts (to determine if they’re guilty.)

A. noun

B. adjective

C. adverb