Identify the correct sentence with parallel structure.
Question and options
Identify the correct sentence with parallel structure.
- She likes to swim, jogging and reading books.
- She likes swimming, jogging and reading books.
- She likes to swim, jog and reading books.
- She likes swimming, jogging and reads books.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - She likes swimming, jogging and reading books.
In a parallel list every item takes the same form. 'She likes swimming, jogging and reading books' uses three gerunds. The other sentences mix infinitives or finite verbs with gerunds.
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