Question

Parallel structure uses ________.

a. different tense within verb structure.
b. one of five key structure words.
c. the same tense and structure.
d. detailed driving directions in writing.

Answer 1

Answer: C) the same tense and structure.

Explanation: parallelism or parallel structure is a literary device that consists in the repetition of the grammatical structure of different words or phrases in a sentence or paragraph, in order to emphasize an idea or to create an impact in the audience. From the given options, the one that correctly completes the sentence is the corresponding to option C: parallel structure uses the same tense and structure.

Answer 2

A parallel structure always uses the same tense and structure in writing. The correct answer will be C.