The job requires creativity, _______, and attention to detail.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
being flexible
B
to be flexible
C
flexibility
D
you need to be flexible
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests parallel structure with nouns.
- Context clues: The series lists nouns: "creativity," "attention to detail."
- Meaning: Items in a series must maintain the same grammatical form.
- Verify: "creativity, flexibility, and attention to detail" are all nouns/noun phrases.
💡 Strategy: Keep all items in a list grammatically parallel.
Choice A is incorrect because it's a gerund phrase, not a simple noun. Choice B is incorrect because it's an infinitive phrase. Choice D is incorrect because it's a complete clause.