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Which sentence contains a gerund? sally is fishing on the lake with her father and brothers. marcus is supposed to be joining the discussion later today. my cat was not interested in the dangling string. her chorus director does not appreciate angela's fidgeting.

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

How did chesterton’s “the fallacy of success” fit into a broader trend in european thought? what was chesterton’s viewpoint on success? your answer should be at least one hundred words.