The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for inconsistent tense and faulty parallelism. Identify the type of each error in each sentence, or select "correct" if the sentence is free of errors.
-Wooden houses were toppled, smashed, and they were demolished within seconds.
A) correct
B) inconsistent tense
C) faulty parallelism

Question

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The sentence has faulty parallelism. The verbs "toppled," "smashed," and "demolished" should all be in the same form without the additional "they were" to maintain parallel structure.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph