Which version best uses parallel structure?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. She enjoys reading novels, writing poems and learning new languages.
- Step 1: Items in a list should have the same grammatical form. Step 2. Here all three should be -ing forms: reading, writing, learning. Answer: She enjoys reading novels, writing poems and learning new languages. Why not the others: the others mix -ing forms with 'to' forms.
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