What if the author had used βlooked atβ instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.
Identify the verbal and its function in the sentence: i would rather be sleeping! (5 points) it is a gerund functioning as a noun. it is a gerund functioning as a verb. it is an infinitive functioning as a noun. it is an infinitive functioning as a verb. verbal : sleeping