Question

Select the sentence that correctly maintains​ parallelism.
A. You are responsible not only for policies but also personnel are part of your responsibility.
B. You are responsible not only for policies but also personnel are your responsibility.
C. You are responsible not only for policies but also for personnel.
D. You are responsible not only for policies but also your responsibilities include personnel.

Answer 1

Answer: C. You are responsible not only for policies but also for personnel.

Parallelism refers to the use of elements in a sentence that are grammatically the same; or similar in construction, sound, meaning or meter. It adds balance and rhythm to sentences, makes ideas smoother and helps them flow more easily. It is used not only in literary works but also in ordinary conversations. Its repetitiveness makes it particularly persuasive.