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Analyze structure and determine correct parallel form. Which sentence shows correct parallel structure based on the pattern already established?


A. The prince was brave, determined, and he had courage.


B. She enjoyed reading, dancing, and to sing.


C. The villagers were shouting, running, and cheering as the prince arrived


D. He wanted to explore the castle, finding clues, and to solve the mystery.

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Correct answer: C.

Explanation: Sentence C uses three parallel -ing verbs (shouting, running, cheering), so the items match grammatically. The others mix forms:

- A is not parallel: brave, determined (adjectives) vs. "he had courage" (clause). Fix: "The prince was brave, determined, and courageous."
- B is not parallel: reading, dancing (gerunds) vs. to sing (infinitive). Fix: "She enjoyed reading, dancing, and singing."
- D is not parallel: explore, finding, to solve (infinitive vs. participle). Fix: "He wanted to explore the castle, find clues, and solve the mystery."