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Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure with clauses?

A: My sister is excited that her swim team earned a championship and that her debate
team won its first tournament.

B: My sister is excited about both her swim team earning a championship and also that
her debate team won its first tournament.

C: My sister is excited that her swim team earned a championship and also her debate
team winning its first tournament.

User Wosi
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I believe the correct answer is C
User Mukund Gandlur
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Answer: A: My sister is excited that her swim team earned a championship and that her debate team won its first tournament.

Explanation: In this sentence the common word "that" is used ("that her swim team" and "that her debate team") leading me to believe that A is the answer.

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