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Standard English ConventionsVery hardParallel infinitives

Standard English Conventions practice question

The grant allowed the museum to repair the roof, to rehang the collection, and ____.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. to reopen the east wingCorrect
  2. B. reopening the east wing
  3. C. the east wing was reopened
  4. D. it reopened the east wing

Answer: A. to reopen the east wing

The list is built of "to" infinitives.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. reopening the east wing
A gerund among infinitives.
C. the east wing was reopened
A clause among infinitives.
D. it reopened the east wing
A clause among infinitives.

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