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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence or sentences have correct parallel structure? With the New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to create jobs and to invest in public works. With the New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to create jobs and invest in public works.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@vera_ewing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait...Maybe B? Urg...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't want a direct answer sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just ask me my opinion and explain :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, what do you think it is?

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

An example of parallel structure: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling.

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

An example of parallel structure: Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b?

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

No. See how it says, "With the New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt sought TO create jobs and TO invest in public works." ? That's what makes it parallel.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so a?

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Exactly.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay :P

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