Question

in the sentence \wow! that performance was absolutel word \wow\ functions as:

• an adverb
• a conjunction
• an interjection
• a pronoun

which sentence contains a gerund? *

• the broken vase lay on the floor.
• swimming is her favorite exercise.
• she will travel to europe next summer.
• they have completed the project early.

Explanation:

First Question:

To determine the function of "Wow", we analyze each option:

• An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. "Wow" does not do this.
• A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. "Wow" does not connect.
• An interjection expresses emotion or surprise, which "Wow" does (it shows excitement about the performance).
• A pronoun replaces a noun. "Wow" is not a pronoun. So the correct function is an interjection. But the originally selected "a conjunction" is incorrect. The correct option should be "an interjection".

A gerund is a verb - ing form that functions as a noun.

• In "The broken vase lay on the floor", "broken" is a past - participle adjective, no gerund.
• In "Swimming is her favorite exercise", "Swimming" is a verb - ing form acting as the subject (a noun - like function), so it's a gerund.
• In "She will travel to Europe next summer", "will travel" is a verb phrase, no gerund.
• In "They have completed the project early", "have completed" is a verb phrase, no gerund.

Answer:

C. an interjection (Note: The original selection of "a conjunction" was wrong. The correct answer is the option with "an interjection". If we follow the option labels as per the image (assuming the third option is labeled as, say, C), then C. an interjection)

Second Question: