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Which version of the sentence uses correct parallel structure?

A.You can be a little fish in a big pond, or you are being a big fish in a little pond.

B. You can be a little fish in a big pond, or you can be a big fish in a little pond.

C. You can be a little fish in a big pond, or to be a big fish in a little pond.

D. You can be a little fish in a big pond, or you are a big fish in a little pond.

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B

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User JakubRi
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Based on the given sentences above, I can say that the one that shows a correct parallel structure is sentence B. What makes this parallel is that both parts in the sentence both uses the word "can" plus the "be" verb. This makes the thought of the sentence equal. Hope this helps.
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