Which sentence fails to use correct parallel structure?

a) the teacher reminded his kids that one should not judge others too harshly, too often, or too much.
b) in an effort to balance the budget, the governor slashed taxes, fired many state employees, and took a cut in pay.
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c) every day, mrs. lee reads her favorite blogs: moms who want more, being a better mommy, and trouble-shooting parenting.
d) i don't know which is irritating me more right now: the ringing phone, the crying baby, or the dog that won't stop begging at my feet.

D. I don't know which is irritating me more right now: the ringing phone, the crying baby, or the dog that won't stop begging at my feet.

Sentence D does not use parallel structure. When we have a list we want to make sure we use parallel structure. In other words, we want to make sure we use the same verb tense throughout our list (present tense, past tense, present progressive tense (-ing), etc...) Sentence D does not. The verbs are ringing, crying, and won't stop begging. For it to be correct, we would have to change the last part to the begging dog.

Choice D

Explanation: I don't know which is irritating me more right now: the ringing phone, the crying baby, or the dog that won't stop begging at my feet. I just took the test on USATestPrep and this was the right answer.

what do you need

explanation:

i don't understand

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.