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To write a successful grant proposal, a scientist must state the research goals clearly, provide a detailed budget, and a realistic timeline should be outlined. This thorough preparation increases the likelihood of securing funding. Ultimately, a well-crafted proposal convinces reviewers of the project's viability. Which choice best completes the sentence while maintaining a consistent grammatical construction?

  1. A
    a realistic timeline should be outlined
  2. outline a realistic timelineCevap
  3. C
    outlining a realistic timeline
  4. D
    a realistic timeline must be outlined by them

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outline a realistic timeline
The correct answer maintains the parallel structure established earlier in the sentence. The sentence lists three tasks a scientist must perform, starting each with a base-form verb: 'state' and 'provide.' The phrase 'outline a realistic timeline' continues this active-voice pattern, ensuring grammatical consistency.

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1
Identify the grammatical structure of the initial list items in the sentence.
The first two items, 'state the research goals clearly' and 'provide a detailed budget,' are active-voice verb phrases that rely on the base form of the verbs following the modal auxiliary 'must'.
Establishing the existing pattern is necessary to ensure the final item in the series follows the same grammatical structure.
2
Examine the underlined portion for shifts in construction.
The underlined phrase 'a realistic timeline should be outlined' shifts to a passive voice clause, which breaks the active-voice verb list pattern.
Identifying this shift helps isolate the grammatical error in the original sentence.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the phrase that maintains the active base-verb structure.
The phrase 'outline a realistic timeline' uses the base verb form to parallel the actions of stating goals and providing a budget.
Choosing this option resolves the shift in construction and completes the list with grammatical consistency.

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