Which of the following does not have parallel construction?
A) After completing the survey and finishing the exam, he went home.
B) He needed to format the report, bind the document, and turn it in to his supervisor.
C) She enjoys singing, dancing, and reading.
D) He opened the office, checked the mail, and was turning on the computers.

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The third item in the list does not have the same verb form as the first two items. "Opened" and "checked" are in past tense, while "turning" is in present tense.

Which of the Following Does Not Have Parallel Construction