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Which of the following sentences exhibits faulty parallelism?

A She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to cycle in the mountains.
B He was praised for his courage, his dedication, and his integrity.
C The tasks included organizing files, answering calls, and scheduling appointments.
D They decided to travel by plane, by train, and by bus.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Option A uses a gerund ('hiking,' 'swimming') followed by an infinitive ('to cycle'), breaking the parallel structure. To correct it, 'to cycle' should be 'cycling'.

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