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4 October, 03:44

Which sentence has the correct parallel structure?

He was sure that there would be either cake or pie at the party.

He was sure that either there would be cake or pie would be served at the party.

He was sure that either cake or there would be pie at the party.

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  1. 4 October, 03:58
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    "He was sure that there would be either cake or pie at the party" is only sentence that uses parallel structure, since it is making clear that either one would suit his original belief.
  2. 4 October, 04:06
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    The first one is right. To show that there is an option between two, we use 'either one or the other'
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