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QuizMultiple Choice

Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure

Question 2 • DBN LA 6-CR

Read the sentence.I am interested in drawing, painting, and make sculpture. Which is the best revision of the sentence?

Answer
A
I am interested in drawing, to paint, and to make sculptures.
B
I am interested in drawing, painting, and to make sculptures.
C
I am interested in drawing, painting, and making sculptures.
D
I am interested in drawing, paint, and make sculptures.

Explanation

The sentence lists three activities, so each item should use the same grammatical form. “Drawing,” “painting,” and “making sculptures” are all gerunds, which keeps the list parallel. The best revision is “I am interested in drawing, painting, and making sculptures.”

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