12
QuizMultiple Choice

Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses

Question 12 • ELA 10B - 2023

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

Answer
A
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
B
The boss wants to know who wants the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and if you will work on the holiday.
C
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
D
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and which of us wants to work on the holiday.

Explanation

Parallel structure uses the same grammatical pattern for each item in a series. Choice C repeats “who can” in all three parts: take the late shift, open tomorrow morning, and work on the holiday. The other choices change the pattern in at least one part, such as switching to “if you will” or “which of us.”

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