Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 93: Answer and Explanation
Question: 93
Once the body recognizes the attack, the inflammation process starts by increasing blood flow to the area and ___________ white blood cells to help fight.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. to sending
- B. to send
- C. sending
- D. send
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
(C) It is important to maintain parallelism within a clause. Notice how "increasing" is used first. It is necessary to maintain the gerund (-ing) form for the second action. Sending is the only option that appropriately maintains parallelism.
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