Question

question #10
urban agriculture has been proposed as a potential solution to the food insecurities that occur in densely populated communities with high economic disparity. specifically, rooftop gardens can help improve access to fresh fruits and vegetables, ______ the residents in a collective purpose, and beautify the skyline. however, the space is very limited, and rooftop gardeners would benefit from consistent crop rotation and strategic plant selection.
which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of standard english?

1. engaging
2. engage
3. engages
4. engaged

Explanation:

The verb form should be in the base - form to be parallel with the other base - form verbs "improve" and "beautify" in the list of what rooftop gardens can do.

Answer:

1. engage