Being/To be admitted?
This is a test paper question
1.______to their dream universities,I think ,is the goal of all the Senior Three students.
A To be admitted
B Being admitted
C Admitting
D Admitted

I'd go with A because the infinite form of "be admitted" refers to a purpose. But the key is B. I don't know why.
Could you help me with it?
Thank you.

Question

Being/To be admitted?
This is a test paper question
1.______to their dream universities,I think ,is the goal of all the Senior Three students.
A To be admitted
B Being admitted
C Admitting
D Admitted

I'd go with A because the infinite form of "be admitted" refers to a purpose. But the key is B. I don't know why.
Could you help me with it?
Thank you.

Answer

They both are correct. But, admittedly b does sound more natural.

Answer

Hi zuotengdazuo,

There is a slight difference between answers A & B if you analyse carefully.

If I say that your work is TO BE DONE, it means we are expecting the completion in the near future. However, at the present moment, it is not fully done. 
If I say work is BEING DONE, it means you are in the midst of finishing. 
Which is closer to your goal? To be admitted or being admitted? If I were a student, being admitted makes me happier because I am closer to my goal if I am "being admitted" as compared to "to be admitted".

I hope I have shed some light for you.

Cheers, Lance

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