In each sentence, select the item that is preventing parallelism. Laura unlocked the back door, was stepping into the kitchen, and heard a noise in the living room.
A) unlocked
B) was stepping
C) heard

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The issue with parallelism in the sentence arises from "was stepping," which is in a different verb tense (past continuous) compared to "unlocked" and "heard" (both simple past). To maintain parallel structure, all actions should be in the same verb tense.

In Each Sentence, Select the Item That Is Preventing Parallelism