The athletic director is responsible for recruiting new players, developing training programs, and _______.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
she manages budgets
B
budget management
C
managing budgets
D
to manage budgets
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests parallel structure in a series of gerunds.
- Context clues: The series uses gerund phrases: "recruiting..., developing..."
- Meaning: Items in a series must maintain the same grammatical form.
- Verify: "recruiting..., developing..., and managing" maintains parallel gerund structure.
💡 Strategy: When items in a series use gerunds, all items should be gerunds.
Choice A is incorrect because it's a complete clause with different structure. Choice B is incorrect because it's a noun phrase, not a gerund phrase. Choice D is incorrect because it's an infinitive, not a gerund.