Which of the following sentences has an error in parallel structure?

When I wake up, I eat food, taking a shower, and go to class.

If you garden, you should practice pruning, watering, and potting.

To learn anything, a student must first listen, question, and practice.

Understanding literature requires patience, creativity, and interest.

Question

Which of the following sentences has an error in parallel structure? 

 When I wake up, I eat food, taking a shower, and go to class. 

 If you garden, you should practice pruning, watering, and potting. 

 To learn anything, a student must first listen, question, and practice. 

 Understanding literature requires patience, creativity, and interest.

cail · Answer

The question is about parallel structure, right? In parallele structure there has to be consistency in the composotion... I eat, i take a shower, i go to class. Note that each part starts with "I", therefore, these are parallel. The first sentence has more issues than this, but to stick to your question, it lacks parallel structure.

cail · Answer

I believe it is A

anonymous · Answer

I believe you are correct because "Parallel Structure" Is when  you use  the same tense and structure. Letter A does the exact opposite.

cail · Answer

im glad i could help:)

anonymous · Answer

:) thanks! But I have another question...