Which sentence contains parallel structure?

Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and writing a book.

Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and to write a book.

Jonah's two ultimate goals are to become a published columnist and writing a book.

Jonah's two ultimate goals are becoming a published columnist and to write a book

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Pamela Pitts

30 September, 22:44

Which sentence contains parallel structure?

Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and writing a book.

Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and to write a book.

Jonah's two ultimate goals are to become a published columnist and writing a book.

Jonah's two ultimate goals are becoming a published columnist and to write a book

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Tania Berg · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and writing a book.

When a sentence contains parallel structure, that means that the same form of a word is used throughout. In sentence A, as you can see, the same form of a verb is used - both verbs (becoming and writing) end in - ing. There is no mixing of forms (like in the other options), which is why only A contains parallel constructions.

Boston Stein · Answer 2

"D. Jonah’s two ultimate goals are becoming a published columnist and to write a book" let me know if i am right?