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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

  1. The job requires typing, filing, and to answer calls.
  2. The job requires to type, filing, and answering calls.
  3. The job requires typing, filing, and answering calls.
  4. The job requires typing, to file, and answer calls.

Answer

C. The job requires typing, filing, and answering calls.

Solution

Items in a series must be parallel (all gerunds).

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