Question

Read this excerpt from the article, “CPS Energy: Mentors Jump-Start College, Careers” and answer the question.

Throughout the week, Rachel worked with Gladstone on several projects
including (underline starts here)[investigate underground service on the city’s east side, to evaluate downtown streetlights and research computer systems.] (underline ends)
Which substitute for the underlined part of the sentence is the MOST effective in correcting its structure?

A to investigate underground service on the city’s east side, to evaluate downtown streetlights and research computer systems.

B to investigate underground service on the city’s east side, to evaluate downtown streetlights and researching computer systems.

C investigating underground service on the city’s east side, evaluating downtown streetlights and researching computer systems.

D leave as is

Answer 1

investigating underground service on the city’s east side, evaluating downtown streetlights and researching computer systems.

Answer 2

C investigating underground service on the city’s east side, evaluating downtown streetlights and researching computer systems.

This gerund verb form of "investigating" fits into the sentence the best, continuing after the word "including" that precedes it. The gerund "evaluating" also keeps the verbs in the sentence consistent throughout.