Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
A. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
B. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
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The ship’s bow was able to move past the iceberg.
A large, 300-foot incision was cut into the ship’s hull below the waterline.
A. The ship’s bow was able to move past the iceberg and a large, 300-foot incision was cut into the ship’s hull below the waterline.
B. The ship’s bow was able to move past the iceberg, a large, 300-foot incision was cut into the ship’s hull below the waterline.
C. The ship’s bow was able to move past the iceberg ;but large, 300-foot incision was cut into the ship’s hull below the waterline.
D. Although the ship’s bow was able to move past the iceberg, a large 300-foot incision was cut into the ship’s hull below the waterline.