The policy aims to reduce waste, _______, and lower energy consumption.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
increase recycling
B
to increase recycling
C
recycling is increased
D
increasing recycling
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests parallel structure.
- Context clues: The series uses base infinitives: "(to) reduce..., lower..."
- Meaning: Items must maintain the same grammatical form.
- Verify: "(to) reduce, increase, and lower" maintains parallel structure.
💡 Strategy: Items in a series must be parallel in grammatical form.
Choice B is incorrect because "to increase" adds an unnecessary "to." Choice C is incorrect because it's a passive clause. Choice D is incorrect because it's a gerund/present participle.