Question

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

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

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

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

d. Understanding literature requires patience, creativity, and interest.

Answer 1

parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

Answer 2

usually the words will end in -ing

example:

david likes swimming, hiking, and running
___ ___ ___

Answer 3

but theres also infinitive phrases which can just be:

to swim, to hike, to run

or even just

swim, hike, run

Answer 4

the answer would be A because you can't mix forms. it shouldn't be "taking a shower" but "take a shower" so it's incorrect

Answer 5

its A