9. What metric unit would be most appropriate to use when measuring
the length of a paperclip?
a. Millimeter
b. Decimeter
c. Meter
d. Kilometer

a. Millimeter

Explanation:

A paperclip is a small device or instrument that can be used to hold the papers or stack of papers together. The length of the paperclip can be measured using millimeter. It is equal to the thousands of meters. The millimeter is a dimension which is used to measure the very small length objects which have visible scale distances and length.

Decimeter can be used to measure the length of the object smaller than paperclips. Meter and kilometers are used for objects and distances larger than paperclip.

i believe the answer is c. "baking" is the gerund, while "baking blueberry muffins" would be the gerund phrase. hope this ! : )