Question

Both to text on a cell phone and putting on makeup are dangerous, risky activities drivers do every day behind the wheel.

What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
A.
Leave as is
B.
Both texting on a cell phone and to put on makeup
C.
Both texting on a cell phone and if you put on makeup
D.
Both texting on a cell phone and putting on makeup

Answer 1

D. "Both texting on a cell phone and putting on makeup" — it makes the two items parallel by using gerunds (texting, putting).