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Read the following sentence: 'To truly excel in any competitive field, one must not only possess raw talent but also cultivate relentless discipline, strategic thinking, and an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement.' Which of the following changes would best improve the parallel structure of the sentence?

A Changing 'cultivate relentless discipline' to 'cultivating relentless discipline'.
B Changing 'strategic thinking' to 'to think strategically'.
C Changing 'an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement' to 'committing unyieldingly to continuous improvement'.
D No changes are needed; the sentence already demonstrates effective parallel structure.

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

The sentence already uses effective parallel structure. The three elements following 'cultivate' are all noun phrases: 'relentless discipline,' 'strategic thinking,' and 'an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement.' No changes are necessary.

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