Question

The applicant indicated that her strengths included copy-editing reports, designing presentations, and ________________. Which phrase would preserve the parallel structure in the sentence? A) what a lot of other skills. B) the ability to speak Chinese C) a knowledge of computer programming D) troubleshooting computer network problems

Answer 1

D). Troubleshooting computer network problems.

Step-by-step explanation:

Parallelism is exemplified as the fundamental grammatical element that proposes the parallel construction or use of words or phrases or verb form to mirror that each is carrying equal significance in the sentence. A parallel structure not only enhances the readability of the sentence but also ensures the stability of the thoughts and effective delivery of the message to the audience.

The similar word or phrase design would maintain the flow of ideas with a touch of clarity and efficacy. Therefore, in the given question, option D 'Troubleshooting computer network problems' is the correct answer as it follows the plural structure of the sentence(reports, presentations) and compliments with 'problems' and nurtures the readability and flow of the sentence.

Answer 2

Answer: D) troubleshooting computer network problems.

Explanation: parallelism is a literary device that consists in the repetition of the grammatical structure of different words or phrases in a sentence or paragraph, in order to emphasize an idea or to create an impact in the audience. In order to preserve the parallel structure in the given sentence, we must complete it with option D: troubleshooting computer network problems, because it mantains the same structure (-ing verb plus a noun) as "copy-editing reports" and "designing presentations."