Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

A She likes running, to swim, and biking

B She likes running, swimming, and biking

C She likes to run, swimming, and biked

D She runs, to swim, and bikes

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Parallel structure uses the same grammatical form for similar ideas: running, swimming, biking (all gerunds).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?" is Option B: She likes running, swimming, and biking.

The other options — A) She likes running, to swim, and biking, C) She likes to run, swimming, and biked, D) She runs, to swim, and bikes — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Parallel structure uses the same grammatical form for similar ideas: running, swimming, biking (all gerunds).

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Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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