The report recommends that the company hire more staff, that it increase marketing spending, and _______.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
expansion into new markets
B
new markets should be explored
C
that it explore new markets
D
exploring new markets
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests parallel structure with "that" clauses.
- Context clues: The series uses "that + subject + verb" clauses.
- Meaning: All items in a series must have the same grammatical structure.
- Verify: "that... hire, that it increase, and that it explore" maintains parallel structure.
💡 Strategy: Keep all items in a series grammatically parallel.
Choice A is incorrect because it's a noun phrase, not a "that" clause. Choice B is incorrect because it lacks "that it" structure. Choice D is incorrect because it's a gerund phrase, not a "that" clause.