Rewrite each of the following sentences to correct errors in parallel structure. Write C if the sentence needs no correction. 1. Simon worked hard in studying for the real estate exam, to practice for the exam, and finally passing the exam.

2. Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, and to South Carolina, go to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, and to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed.

3. Melanie had a wonderful sense of humor, a kind heart, and she has a strong sense of integrity.

4. The new tablet has built-in wi-fi, it has a battery that lasts for three days, and a dazzling screen.

5. No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until “justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

6. You need to think about saving for the future, building a career, and starting a family.

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.

“to build a fire” what happens with the second fire? why?

The theme of the poem "compassion" is best described as: question 6 options: kindness isn't free treat others only how they treat you mean people don't deserve compassion show empathy to all types of people