Read the sentence. Philadelphia has many historic buildings, beautiful parks, and is home to many excellent restaurants.

Which revision corrects the faulty parallelism?

A) Philadelphia, not only home to many excellent restaurants, but it also has historic buildings and beautiful parks.

B) Philadelphia is home to many historic buildings, beautiful parks, and has many excellent restaurants.

C) Philadelphia has many historic buildings, beautiful parks, and excellent restaurants.***

D) Philadelphia is a city with many historic buildings and beautiful parks as well as being home to excellent restaurants.

5 answers

I agree with you -- C.

Would this one be A

Read the sentence. In the early 1800s, coal mines west of Philadelphia provided a huge fuel supply, and industries thrived in the city.

Which revision corrects the faulty coordination in the sentence?

A) In the early 1800s, industries thrived in Philadelphia, and coal mines west of the city provided a huge fuel supply.

B) Although Philadelphia industry thrived during the early 1800s, coal mines west of the city produced a huge fuel supply.

C) In Philadelphia in the early 1800s, industries thrived because coal mines west of the city provided a huge fuel supply.

D) Philadelphia industries thriving during the early 1800s, but coal mines west of the city provided a huge fuel supply.

I think there's a better choice.

Would it be C?

Yes, I agree with you about C.