29. Which phrase is grammatically incorrect in the following sentence? The most important things in my life are making money, traveling abroad, and to live well.
Answer: B
To live is grammatically incorrect in the sentence.
The phrase "to live well" is grammatically incorrect in the context of the sentence because it disrupts the parallel structure established by the other gerunds, "making" and "traveling." All items in the list should maintain the same grammatical form.
A) In
The word "in" is grammatically correct in the sentence. It is used appropriately to indicate the context of what is important in the speaker's life, functioning well within the structure of the sentence.
B) To live
The phrase "to live" is incorrect as it introduces an infinitive verb form, which does not match the gerund forms "making" and "traveling." This lack of parallelism makes the sentence awkward and grammatically incorrect.
C) The most
The phrase "the most" is grammatically correct. It serves as a superlative modifier for "important things," properly establishing the context of the sentence by highlighting the significance of the items listed.
D) Are
The verb "are" is grammatically correct in the sentence. It effectively links the subject "the most important things" with the predicate, indicating that the items listed are indeed significant aspects of the speaker's life.
Conclusion
The phrase "to live" is the only option that disrupts the grammatical coherence of the sentence by failing to maintain parallel structure with the other gerunds. All other options are correctly used in the sentence, demonstrating proper grammatical form and contributing to the overall clarity. Thus, "to live" stands out as the incorrect choice.