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.

Question

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The list in option D does not have parallel construction. The first two items in the list are actions in past tense form ("opened" and "checked"), while the last item is in present continuous tense form ("was turning"). The list should have parallel structure, so the last item should also be in past tense form ("turned on").

Which of the Following Does NOT Have Parallel Construction