Which of these sentences has correct parallel structure? A:Erica likes swimming, baking, and to read. B:Erica likes to play tennis, hike, and to play guitar. C:Erica likes jogging, hiking, and reading. D:Erica likes to sing, to dance, and play the guitar.
English · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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C:Erica likes jogging, hiking, and reading.
This sentence has correct parallel structure because all of the verbs are in the same gerund (-ing) form. Parallel structure, also known as parallelism, means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. When actions are listed, as in these example sentences, parallel structure can be achieved by using the same tense or form for each verb