Question

Which of the sentences below uses parallel structure?

In the story, the protagonist faced conflicts, including falling off a boat, he was held captive, and running for his life.
In the story, the protagonist faces conflicts, including a fall off a boat, being held captive, and a life-threatening chase.
In the story, the protagonist faced conflicts, including falling off a boat, being held captive, and running for his life.
None of the above.

Answer 1

Try to tag some people. For example, DanJs, Whpalmer4, or Jim_thompson5910. (using @)

Answer 2

What do you think? :3

Answer 3

@Awolflover1 if i would know i wouldn't ask

Answer 4

@DanJs @Whpalmer4 @Jim_thompson5910

Answer 5

@dan815
@pooja195
@whpalmer4
@mathmale
@Zale101
@jhonyy9
@ikram002p
@Jaynator495
@Awolflover1
@Agl202
@YoungStudier
@SamsungFanBoy
@Lady.Liv1776
@Keigh2015
@Kitten_is_back
@563blackghost
@Vickyisthesmartone123 @HelloKitty17 @caozeyuan @Howard-Wolowitz

@RosieF

Answer 6

I understand this is a confusing question, but in order to help you we need to know what you think the answer is first :P So, do you have a best guess as to what it may be? :)

Answer 7

last?

Answer 8

@Awolflover1 :)

Answer 9

right or not?

Answer 10

Incorrect, Other Ideas?

Answer 11

In the story, the protagonist faced conflicts, including falling off a boat, being held captive, and running for his life.
Take a look at this sentence.
Notice how organized it is:
'falling off a boat' ' being held captive' ' running for his life' They sound even don't they? Very rhythmatic. That is what makes a sentence parallel. The sentence should feel like it flows evenly. Each section is worded similarly. Each word ends in -ing, meaning they are all in the same tense, not to mention they sound similar.
Let's look at this other similar sentence:
In the story, the protagonist faces conflicts, including a fall off a boat, being held captive, and a life-threatening chase.
The verb 'faces' is in present-tense, but the verb 'held' is past-tense. They don't really agree with each other.
In the listing part of the sentence, notice how each section is worded in a different style.
'a fall off a boat' 'being held captive' 'a life-threatening chase' They don't flow as nicely as the previous sentence.
I hope that helps you understand what makes sentences parallel. Saying the sentences out loud usually helps you see if it has a nice rhythm.
Happy Studying! :)

Answer 12

@dan815
@pooja195
@whpalmer4
@mathmale
@Zale101
@jhonyy9
@ikram002p
@Jaynator495
@Awolflover1
@Agl202
@YoungStudier
@SamsungFanBoy
@Lady.Liv1776
@Keigh2015
@Kitten_is_back
@563blackghost
@Vickyisthesmartone123 @HelloKitty17 @caozeyuan @Howard-Wolowitz

@RosieF

Answer 13

The answer is C