Using monopolize and monologue in a sentence

"if we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse." anthon st. maarten, divine living: the essential guide to your true destiny. what does this quote mean to you? this isn't for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )

Fill in the blanks by identifying the verb or verb phrase [verb], and gerund [gerund] in each sentence below. i ate a sandwich

The questions on the test are multiple choice and are derived from the state driver’s manual. you should read the manual thoroughly before attempting the written test. what is the best way to paraphrase this part of the passage? a) it is important to read and memorize the driver's manual. b) the written test questions come directly from the driver's manual. c) the written test questions may or may not come from the driver's manual. d) it is important to read the driver's manual carefully since many test questions come from it.