Question

Which of the following BEST uses parallel structure to combine the two sentences?

Children need tutors who can practice multiplication facts. They need coaches who can teach them to throw a curve ball or shoot from the free throw line.



A) Children need tutors who can practice multiplication fact, coaches who can teach them to throw a curve ball, or shoot from the free throw line.
B) To coach them in throwing a curve ball, shooting from the free throw line, and practicing multiplication facts, children need tutors who can help them.
C) Children need mentors who can help them practice multiplication facts, teach them to throw a curve ball, and show them how to shoot from the free throw line.
D) Children need mentors who can help them practice multiplication fact, teach them to throw a curve ball, and how to shoot from the free throw line.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

A is a run-on.

B is clunky, and while it works it's not the best.

D is missing an action between "and" and "how", making the senence inconsistent.