Question 21 of 68 Which sentence has the correct parallel structure? He was sure that there would be either cake or pie at the party. He was sure that either there would be cake or pie would be served at the party. He was sure that either cake or there would be pie at the party.

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Katherine Welch

22 November, 19:02

Question 21 of 68 Which sentence has the correct parallel structure? He was sure that there would be either cake or pie at the party. He was sure that either there would be cake or pie would be served at the party. He was sure that either cake or there would be pie at the party.

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Cruz Henry · Answer 1

He was sure that there would be either cake or pie at the party.

Parallel structure uses conjunctions in a sentence to give two separate thoughts equal meaning. We see here that the usage of "either" changes the concepts of each sentence. While all of these choice used parallel structure, the choice with the correct usage of parallel structure is Choice A.