Which sentence lacks parallel structure? a) i listened to music as i sat in line at the bank. b) antonio and i enjoyed a relaxing dinner and a romantic movie. c) sam and charlie watered the plants, pruned the rose bushes, and mowed the lawn. d) there are three ways into the apartment building: the back door, the front door, or you could go through the second story fire escape.

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” the old man must have stopped our car two dozen times to climb out and gather into his hands the small toads blinded by our lights and leaping, live drops of rain. what are readers most likely to infer from the phrase "leaping, live drops of rain”? a the toads are all hurt. b the toads are still alive. c the toads are in shock. d the toads are not moving.

What viewpoint about german soldiers does maupassant convey in this excerpt of "two friends"? a. they are all loyal, but heartless. b. they are all cold–hearted and inhuman. c. they are all sympathetic and smart. d. they are all men of their word and good soldiers.

In the por "heaven" what things does echo say will last?