50 points
write the following types of sentences:
a sentence with a gerund phrase acting as subject
a sentence with a gerund phrase acting as a direct object
a sentence with a participial phrase
a sentence with an infinitive phrase acting as subject
a sentence with an infinitive phrase acting as object
a sentence containing a correctly punctuated appositive phrase
a sentence containing a prepositional phrase used either as an adjective or an adverb

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Explanation:

1. Racing with scissors on a wet surface was an awful idea.

2. Will they like swimming with dolphins?

3. The cascading waterfall gushed downward above the rocks.

4. To surf is exhilarating for me.

5. I want to surf.

6.The newspaper, The New York Times, first appeared in the 1850s.

7. The paper from Sarah admitted that she had used the computer.

put the trash into the back of the truck and drive the truck to the back. then you must unload the truck.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.