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Underline the gerund/present participles/infinitive.
Finding the right footing, precisely mastering the skills and getting to the next place, all depend on how we approach and tackle the problem.
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Finding the right footing, precisely mastering the skills and getting to the next place, all depend on how we approach and tackle the problem.
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