Question

penguins, with their characteristic waddle, are fascinating creatures that thrive in the harshest climates. they swim with grace, ______, and nurture their young with dedication. living primarily in the southern hemisphere, these birds exhibit unique behaviors: they form tight-knit colonies, engage in intricate mating dances, and embark on long treks for food. whether they’re diving deep into the ocean or braving antarctic storms, penguins captivate with their resilience and charm. which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard english? a sliding on ice with ease b slid on ice with ease c to slide on ice with ease d slide on ice with ease

Explanation:

Para completar la oración de manera gramaticalmente correcta, debemos mantener la coherencia en el uso del verbo. La frase anterior usa "swim with grace", y la estructura paralela requiere un verbo en forma base (infinitive o simple presente) para la acción de deslizarse sobre el hielo. La opción D ("slide on ice with ease") mantiene la estructura paralela con "swim with grace" (verbo en forma base + complemento). Las otras opciones usan formas no paralelas: A (gerundio), B (pasado) y C (infinitive con "to", lo que rompe la paralelismo con "swim").

Answer:

D. slide on ice with ease