8. Which one of the following sentences fails to follow parallel construction?
A. I would be surprised if Jacob's essay does not demonstrate critical thought, careful analysis, and exhaustive research.
B. It was a fine but extremely boring lecture.
[C. I want nothing more than excellent quality, attention to detail, and a person who knows what they want in life.]
D. Not only was Landers funny, she was charming, witty, and wise.
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In which of these sentences are quotation marks used incorrectly?
A. "Neither a lender nor a borrower be," he said
B. Raising her hand in warning, she said, "Be gone, you wicked spirit."
C. "I could not believe she said, 'I never worry,'" Kate muttered.
D. "What can you possibly mean by that"! she stormed.
A. "Neither a lender nor a borrower be," he said
B. Raising her hand in warning, she said, "Be gone, you wicked spirit."
C. "I could not believe she said, 'I never worry,'" Kate muttered.
D. "What can you possibly mean by that"! she stormed.