Question

Read the following sentence and then select the correct answer:

He was a great orator, he had a quick mind, and he was loyal to his friends.
Select the correction to this sentence that uses proper parallel structure. (3 points)
He was a great orator, quick on his feet, and he was known for being loyal.
He was a great orator, though he was pretty smart, and his friends said he was loyal.
He was a great orator, a quick mind, and a loyal friend.
He was a great orator, liked to think quickly, and he was loyal to his friends.

Answer 1

He was a great orator, a quick mind, and a loyal friend.

Step-by-step explanation:

This correction uses proper parallel structure, as all three phrases are presented in the same form (adjective + noun).