Choose the sentence that might be found in a personal narrative that correctly uses both a gerund and an infinitive.

a. acting became my door to a world of adventure and excitement.
b. although i had participated in school plays since i was in first grade, my parents did not appreciate my acting.
c. if only they had realized that to act was the focus of my dreaming.
d. i knew i had to show them how i felt by saving all my money to attend drama camp.

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?