Question
The invention of the camera in the 19th century was a major attraction for many people. They were thrilled to know that they could now capture special moments, save them in a tangible form, and making memories. A camera is a device that allows light to fall on a screen, which is recorded on film or as a digital file the moment you click the Capture button.
Before the invention of modern cameras, people were not able to capture exact images but creating images using chemicals. Modern day cameras use digital technology and perform far better than their earlier counterparts. However, the ability to capture moving objects and record small details was impossible with the earliest cameras.
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Based on the passage, which two of the following sentences have incorrect parallel structure?
The ability to capture moving objects and record small details was impossible with the earliest cameras.
However, modern day cameras use digital technology and perform far better than their earlier counterparts.
They were thrilled to know that they could now capture special moments, save them in a tangible form, and making memories.
Before the invention of modern cameras, people were not able to capture exact images but creating images using chemicals.
A camera is a device that allows light to fall on a screen, which is recorded on film or as a digital file the moment you click the capture button.
Before the invention of modern cameras, people were not able to capture exact images but creating images using chemicals. Modern day cameras use digital technology and perform far better than their earlier counterparts. However, the ability to capture moving objects and record small details was impossible with the earliest cameras.
1
Select all the correct answers.
Based on the passage, which two of the following sentences have incorrect parallel structure?
The ability to capture moving objects and record small details was impossible with the earliest cameras.
However, modern day cameras use digital technology and perform far better than their earlier counterparts.
They were thrilled to know that they could now capture special moments, save them in a tangible form, and making memories.
Before the invention of modern cameras, people were not able to capture exact images but creating images using chemicals.
A camera is a device that allows light to fall on a screen, which is recorded on film or as a digital file the moment you click the capture button.
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GPT-4o mini
The two sentences with incorrect parallel structure are:
1. **They were thrilled to know that they could now capture special moments, save them in a tangible form, and making memories.**
- The parallel structure is not maintained as "making" does not match the form of "capture" and "save," which are both in the infinitive form.
2. **Before the invention of modern cameras, people were not able to capture exact images but creating images using chemicals.**
- Here, "capture" (infinitive) does not parallel with "creating" (gerund), which creates a lack of consistency in structure.
The other sentences maintain correct parallel structure.
1. **They were thrilled to know that they could now capture special moments, save them in a tangible form, and making memories.**
- The parallel structure is not maintained as "making" does not match the form of "capture" and "save," which are both in the infinitive form.
2. **Before the invention of modern cameras, people were not able to capture exact images but creating images using chemicals.**
- Here, "capture" (infinitive) does not parallel with "creating" (gerund), which creates a lack of consistency in structure.
The other sentences maintain correct parallel structure.