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Emma's hobbies include running, swimming and to climb mountains vs Emma's hobbies include running, swimming and climbing mountains

The second phrase, 'emma's hobbies include running, swimming and climbing mountains,' is correct. The verb 'include' should be followed by the -ing form of the verb, not the base form. The first phrase is incorrect because 'to climb mountains' does not follow the correct structure for a list of hobbies.

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Emma's hobbies include running, swimming and to climb mountains

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'include' should be followed by the -ing form of the verb, not the base form.

The correct structure for listing hobbies after 'include' is to use the -ing form of the verb. For example, 'emma's hobbies include running, swimming, and climbing mountains.'

Emma's hobbies include running, swimming and climbing mountains

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. The -ing form of the verb 'climbing' is appropriate after 'include.'

This phrase correctly lists Emma's hobbies using the -ing form of the verb after 'include.' It is a common and natural way to express a list of activities or interests.

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