Question

Choose the sentence which is the best example of parallel structure.
A. Madonna's career includes singing, dance, and acting.
B. Madonna's career includes singing, dancing, and acting.
C. Madonna's career includes singing, dance and to act.
D. Madonna's career includes songs, dances, and acting.

Answer 1

Here are some examples of sentences containing parallel structures:

Mary owns a house and a car. (nouns)
Her house is white, gray, and green. (adjectives)
She takes good care of her house and of her car. (prepositional phrases)
Her house is old, but her car is new. (independent clauses)

Answer 2

B