Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
She noticed ____ away from the house.

A. him to run

B. him running

C. his running

D. him run

Mrs. Jane gave her short speech to express her ________ for the retirement gift.

A. appeasement   

B. applause    

C. apportionment  

D. appreciation