Question

Which sentence contains correct parallel structure?


When the gusty wind blows, the tree's branches will creaking, crack, and even break if the wind is strong enough.


When the gusty wind blows, the tree's branches will creaks, cracks, breaks if the wind is strong enough.


When the gusty wind blows, the tree's branches will creak, crack, and even break if the wind is strong enough.


When the gusty wind blows, the tree's branches will creak, crack, and even broken if the wind is strong enough.

Answer 1

"When the gusty wind blows, the tree's branches will creak, crack, and even break if the wind is strong enough."

Explanation: The verbs after "will" are all in the same (base) form — creak, crack, break — creating correct parallel structure.