Which words are the first and last words of the gerund phrase in this sentence?

we will start with paddling straight across the pond.

a.
with paddling

b.
paddling pond

c.
will paddling

d.
paddling across

Based on what he wrote in the inferno, which statement would dante most likely agree with? a. church leaders should be given leeway for their earthly actions since they are working for god. b. poets should be given a free pass to heaven since their words point others toward god. c. people, no matter their earthly status, should be judged by a fair god. d. churchgoers should be allowed into heaven just for attending church services. 2b2t