Question

Select the correct answer.
How can this sentence be revised to ensure parallel structure?

After the successful experiment, the scientist was asked to write her report accurately, quickly, and in great detail.

A.
After the successful experiment, the scientist was asked to write her detailed report accurately and quickly.
B.
After the successful experiment, the scientist was asked to write her report accurately, with speed, and in great detail.
C.
After the successful experiment, the scientist was asked to write her report accurately, quickly, and thoroughly.
D.
After the successful experiment, the scientist was asked to write her report accurately, write it quickly, and in great detail.

Answer 1

C

"Accurately, quickly, and thoroughly" are all adverbs, so the list is parallel and preserves the original meaning ("in great detail" → "thoroughly").