Which one of the following incorrect sentences lacks parallelism?
A) Managing the store, practicing violin, and attending classes keeps Mary busy.
B) Leave your practice problems on the desk, your homework should be completed, and be ready for tomorrow's test..
C) Jane Harris, who lives in Martinville, sings in their community choir each year.
D) Marsha, John, and Milton take a bicycle ride each evening.

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The items in the list are not parallel in structure. The first item is a command, the second is a statement, and the third is a command with an additional prepositional phrase. A parallel structure would be "Leave your practice problems on the desk, complete your homework, and be ready for tomorrow's test."

Which One of the Following Incorrect Sentences Lacks Parallelism