Question

Identify and correct the faulty/unparallel structures in the following sentences and rewrite them to make all structures parallel: To finish her studies, finding a good job, and to make a happy family are Reyna's dreams for the future. After preparing the food, setting the tables, and waiting for everyone to arrive, Mother seemed tired and sleepy even before the party started. Some experts feel that our population is too large, but it will diminish. Most people prefer corn to eating sprouts.

Answer 1

Here are the corrected sentences with parallel structures:

1. Reyna's dreams for the future are to finish her studies, find a good job, and make a happy family.

2. After preparing the food, setting the tables, and waiting for everyone to arrive, Mother seemed tired and sleepy even before the party had started.

3. Some experts feel that our population is too large, but it will decrease.

4. Most people prefer eating corn to eating sprouts.