Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?

Penelope looked down the street, in her neighbor's yard, and in the woods behind her house, but she could not find her puppy anywhere.

The team was doing lay-ups, dribbling exercises, and they were also running laps in preparation for the game.

On our vacation we went swimming and hiking, but not the amusement park.

Smoking is harmful to you, others around you, and is expensive.

Jake was elected student council president because he is a natural leader.

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The sentence that uses correct parallel structure is:

Penelope looked down the street, in her neighbor's yard, and in the woods behind her house, but she could not find her puppy anywhere.

This sentence maintains a consistent structure in listing the places Penelope looked for her puppy.