Which sentence uses correct parallel construction?

a. You can either talk to the manager about your problem or writing a letter to the president of the company.

b. Anyone who is going to work here will have to be athletic, an intelligent person, and have a good sense of humor.

c. Most people enjoy ice cream and the plant grows.

d. The painter wore glasses, gloves, and boots.

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Carly Choi

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20 February, 20:40

Which sentence uses correct parallel construction?

a. You can either talk to the manager about your problem or writing a letter to the president of the company.

b. Anyone who is going to work here will have to be athletic, an intelligent person, and have a good sense of humor.

c. Most people enjoy ice cream and the plant grows.

d. The painter wore glasses, gloves, and boots.

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Urijah Johnson · Answer 1

a. You can either talk to the manager about your problem or writing a letter to the president of the company.

- here the correct form would be "or write a letter" - so the whole sentence is incorrect

b. Anyone who is going to work here will have to be athletic, an intelligent person, and have a good sense of humor.

- yes, this one is correct! it doesn't have any mistakes AND it's a parallel construction.

c. Most people enjoy ice cream and the plant grows. - this is not incorrect, but it's a bit weird. plus, it's not a parallel construction

d. The painter wore glasses, gloves, and boots. - this is correct, but it's not a parallel construction.