Question
Select the correct way to edit the sentence below.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and used great care.
A.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sang sweetly, and used great care.
B.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and great care.
C.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly after using great care.
D.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and carefully.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and used great care.
A.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sang sweetly, and used great care.
B.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and great care.
C.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly after using great care.
D.
Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and carefully.
Answers
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The correct way to edit the sentence is:
**D. Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and carefully.**
This option maintains parallel structure by using three adverbs.
**D. Jack's parents were surprised that he handled the new baby gently, sweetly, and carefully.**
This option maintains parallel structure by using three adverbs.