Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure?

A She enjoys hiking, to swim, and cycling.

B He likes reading books, to watch movies, and listening to music.

C They were told to run quickly, jump high, and throw far.

D The tasks included organizing files, writing reports, and to attend meetings.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Option C uses parallel infinitive phrases implicitly ('to run quickly,' 'to jump high,' 'to throw far'). The other options mix verb forms, breaking parallelism.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure?" is Option C: They were told to run quickly, jump high, and throw far..

The other options — A) She enjoys hiking, to swim, and cycling., B) He likes reading books, to watch movies, and listening to music., D) The tasks included organizing files, writing reports, and to attend meetings. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Option C uses parallel infinitive phrases implicitly ('to run quickly,' 'to jump high,' 'to throw far'). The other options mix verb forms, breaking parallelism.

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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