Tyler used a bulleted list on his résumé to describe his previous job duties. Which of the following items from his list does not demonstrate parallel structure?
A)Performed inspections of plant equipment, including boilers, condensers, and chillers
B)Troubleshooting of plant's chemical equipment
C)Performed load calculations for plant equipment
D)Wrote analytical reports detailing system performance

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. Options A, C, and D start with a past tense verb, but B starts with a gerund, breaking the pattern.

Tyler Used a Bulleted List on His Résumé to Describe