Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?
Options
- ADuring the weekdays, Enriquez enjoys cooking, the park, and to read before he goes to bed.
- BWhen Jonas goes to the beach, he likes to swim in the water and playing volleyball in the sand.
- COn the weekends, Georgina likes to play soccer, watch a movie, and take afternoon naps.
- DAs soon as Molly gets home, she enjoys sitting on the couch and to watch her favorite TV show.
Answer
The correct answer is C, as it maintains parallel structure with all verbs in the same form. The other options lack this consistency, creating a non-parallel structure. Proper parallel structure ensures clarity and balance in writing.
Explanation
To determine which sentence uses correct parallel structure, we must look at how the items in a list or phrases are arranged. Parallel structure means that similar ideas in a sentence are expressed in a similar way. Let's evaluate each option: A. During the weekdays, Enriquez enjoys cooking, the park, and to read before he goes to bed. This sentence has a mix of phrases: 'cooking' and 'the park' (noun phrases) are listed alongside 'to read' (infinitive phrase). This is not parallel. B. When Jonas goes to the beach, he likes to swim in the water and playing volleyball in the sand. Here, 'to swim' (infinitive form) doesn't match 'playing' (gerund form). This creates a lack of parallelism. C. On the weekends, Georgina likes to play soccer, watch a movie, and take afternoon naps. All verbs in this sentence are in the same structure: 'to play', 'watch', and 'take'. This is parallel structure. D. As soon as Molly gets home, she enjoys sitting on the couch and to watch her favorite TV show. Similar to the others, this sentence has a mix of forms; 'sitting' (gerund) and 'to watch' (infinitive) are not parallel. Since only C maintains parallel structure, it is the correct choice.