Question

Which of the sentences below uses parallel structure?
a.) Each of the stories has strong protagonists, timeless themes, and has realistic conflicts.
b.) Each of the stories has strong protagonists, has timeless themes, and has realistic conflicts.
c.)Each of the stories has strong protagonists, the themes are timeless, and has realistic conflicts.
d.)None of the above.

Answer 1

c)Each of the stories has strong protagonists, the themes are timeless, and has realistic conflicts

Answer 2

Answer:

D). None of the above.

Explanation:

The parallel structure of a sentence implies the use of words or phrases carrying equal significance. As per the given question, none of the examples displaying a parallel construction as they fail to follow a similar structure(ideas of equal importance). As per the grammatical rules, while following a list in a sentence(as given in the question), each part must carry a similar form or tense of the verb. Therefore, the correct version of the given sentence would read as:

'Each of the stories has strong protagonists, timeless themes, and realistic conflicts.'

Thus, option D is the correct answer.