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Which of the following sentences has an error in parallel structure?

A. When I wake up, I eat food, taking a shower, and go to class.

B. If you garden, you should practice pruning, watering, and potting.

C. To learn anything, a student must first listen, question, and practice.

D. Understanding literature requires patience, creativity, and interest.

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Answer: A. When I wake up, I eat food, taking a shower, and go to class.

User Ajay Gabani
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The answer is A.

The sentence reads:
When I wake up, I eat food, taking a shower, and go to class.

It is gramatically incorrect, whereas it should be "When I wake up, I eat food, **take** a shower, and go to class."
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