Question

Choose the version below that uses parallel structure correctly.


Gordon invented a new device for making his breakfast
for making his breakfast
to make his breakfast
, help with his homework
help with his homework
homework help
, and annoying his cousin
annoying his cousin
annoy his cousin
.

Answer 1

The version that uses parallel structure correctly is:

"Gordon invented a new device for making his breakfast, helping with his homework, and annoying his cousin."

This version maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (making, helping, annoying) consistently throughout the list.