EXPLANATION
E14. Identify the sentence that uses correct parallel structure:
a) She likes reading, writing, and to play music.
b) She likes reading, writing, and playing music.
c) She likes to read, write, and playing music.
d) She likes to read, write, and to play music.
ANSWER: b) She likes reading, writing, and playing music.
EXPLANATION:
The sentence that uses correct parallel structure is:
b) She likes reading, writing, and playing music.
Parallel structure requires using the same grammatical form for items in a series or list. In this case, the correct parallel structure includes using the gerund form ("reading," "writing") and the base form ("playing") of the verbs. Option b correctly maintains parallel structure by using the gerund form for the first two items and the base form for the third item in the series.
