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Identify the sentence that lacks parallel structure. A. If everyone could run, jump and throw like Isabela, we would have the best team in the state. B.Many students envied Isabela's ability to run hurdles, throw the javelin and do running in the relay race.
C. Isabela was competent at throwing the javelin, running hurdles and passing the baton in the relay race.
D.The coach advised students to watch Isabela throwing the javelin, running the hurdles and passing the baton in the relay.



Answer :

The answer is B. Many students envied Isabela's ability to run hurdles, throw the javelin and do running in the relay race. That last verb should be "run" to parallel the rest of the verbs.

The sentence which lacks parallel structure is:

  • B.Many students envied Isabela's ability to run hurdles, throw the javelin and do running in the relay race.

What is Parallel Structure

This refers to the way a text is arranged to make the words have similar structure and arrangement.

Based on this and from the available options, we can note that option B does not make use of parallel structure because of how it uses different structures to describe Isabela's abilities.

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