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Which sentence does not have faulty​ parallelism? A. The new system will enable teachers to keep a running total of each​ student’s test​ scores, factor in attendance as part of the final​ grade, and calculate each​ student's class standing throughout the semester. B. A​ high-fiber diet allows the dieter to eat unlimited amounts of many green​ vegetables, but eating very little in the way of starches such as potatoes. C. James Bond embodies the ideal playboy of the 1950s and​ 1960s: tough,​ sophisticated, and women​ can't resist him. D. Because of several planks that need to be​ replaced, it is not safe for guests to walk​ on, around, or stand near the wooden bridge.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

"Keep", "factor", and "calculate" are all verbs in the list of things the new system allows teachers to do. The other sentences are inconsistent with their list of verbs/adjectives/nouns. Thus, option A is the only one that is grammatically correct.

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