Question

Parallel Structure
Which revision of this sentence creates the best parallel structure?
To explain the process, the teacher might use a model, draw a diagram, or to list the steps.
O Replace the words to list with the word listing.
O Replace the word draw with the word drawing.
O Replace the words to list with the word list.
O Replace the word draw with the words to draw.
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Answer 1

Answer:

C). Replace the words to list with the word list.

Explanation:

Parallelism is defined as the use of words or phrases having a similar grammatical function in a sentence. It assists in providing balance to the ideas and makes them more clear as well as comprehensible. In the given sentence, replacing the infinitive 'to list' with 'list' would make the sentence parallel as it follows the similar grammatical function in the sentence as 'use,' or 'draw' is following in the series. Thus, option C is the correct answer.