Identify the sentence that lacks parallel structure. a. if everyone could run, jump and throw like isabela, we would have the best team in the state. b. many students envied isabela's ability to run hurdles, throw the javelin and do running in the relay race.
c. isabela was competent at throwing the javelin, running hurdles and passing the baton in the relay race.
d. the coach advised students to watch isabela throwing the javelin, running the hurdles and passing the baton in the relay.

Read this excerpt from holes. at the time, elya thought nothing of the curse. he was just a fifteen-year-old kid, and “eternity” didn’t seem much longer than a week from tuesday. besides, he liked madame zeroni and would be glad to carry her up the mountain. he would have done it right then and there, but he wasn’t yet strong enough. how does this section of the flashback relate to stanley? a.elya was much older during his difficult time than stanley was during his. b.elya’s physical weakness parallels stanley’s physical weakness. c.elya, like stanley, lives in the moment and does not consider the future. d.elya, like stanley, likes the character who is giving him a hard time.

After reading this excerpt, darren makes a text-to-text connection. which example is a text-to-text connection?

Do eilinor and marianne each end up with the best husband possible? give reasons for your answer.