Which of the following describes the underlined phrase in the below sentence? Determining the reason for the Great wall's construction is not easy. (Determining the reason is underlined)

a. participial phrase
b. adverbial phrase
c. gerund ***
d. prepositional phrase

2.10.5 - Quick Check: “And of Clay We Are Created”

1. C - It affords him the opportunity to remain disconnected from his own fears.
2. D - through the perspectives of others
3. C - from optimistic to relieved.
4. B - hopeful.
5. C - gerund.

Yes, it's the subject (a gerund).

Thank you

Thanks! Got this question right!

<3 IS CORRECT! 100% THANK YOU!!!

You are welcome.

<3 is right ! ilysm mwah 😩😩

Ka-ching!

Congrats on finding the correct answers.
You acquired the skill, "Searcher of Right Answers!"
You found out that "<3" is correct. As a Bonus Prize, you achieved a 100 on your Quick Check!

You are now above level 5. Click on your stat window to check your level. Good luck returner!

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH

Still correct in 2021, thanks!