Question

Choose the version below that uses parallel structure correctly.


Since buying a metal detector, Squidward Tentacles uses it to search
to search
on his search
for searching
for buried treasure, check his friends' teeth for fillings, and for when he locates
for when he locates
also to locate
locate
missing coins under the couch cushions.

Answer 1

The version that uses parallel structure correctly is:

"Since buying a metal detector, Squidward Tentacles uses it to search for buried treasure, check his friends' teeth for fillings, and locate missing coins under the couch cushions."

In this version, all the actions are presented in a parallel format (to search, check, and locate).