Which description is accurate and true of all three sentences?
1. We struggled to understand the complicated algebraic expressions.
2. We could not wait to hear our grades on the final exam.
3. We failed to demonstrate our knowledge and understanding.

A) All sentences have a gerund that takes the place of a verb.
B) All sentences have a participle that replaces a verb phrase.
C) All sentences have an infinitive that takes the place of a noun.
D) All sentences have a participle phrase that functions as an adjective.

Read the passage. size matters when you are hosting a conference. trenton place is the largest convention center in the country, boasting 2.6 million square feet of space. over the course of a year, trenton place will host over three million visitors for public exhibitions and trade shows. trenton place is also home to big sky theater. the theater is one of the largest theaters in the city, equipped to host concerts, plays, and seminars. what is the best use of ellipses to shorten the passage? size matters when you are hosting a conference. . the largest convention center in the country, boasting 2.6 million square feet of space. trenton place is also home to big sky theater. . one of the largest theaters in the city, equipped to host concerts, plays, and seminars. over the course of a year, trenton place will host over three million visitors for public exhibitions and trade shows. . home to big sky theater. trenton place is the largest convention center in the country. . trenton place will host over three million visitors for public exhibitions and trade shows.