D. parallel structure just means that all of your verbs in the comma series line up in regards to tenses, here. in choice D, it's "BE friendly," "INTRODUCE yourself," and "SMILE." these are all present tense verbs.
the rest of the choices don't match--"exercise" and "stretching" are two different verb forms in choice A, "to go to the library" is the odd one out in choice B, ane "to build" doesn't match with the "-ing" verbs in choice C.
Answer:
The writer wants to strengthen his or her argument with an expert opinion.
It is using words to try to convince someone of an idea
There are a lot of steps that Justinian took to revive the Rome glory.
1. He preserved greek and roman culture/works
2. He conquered back many of the lands that Rome once controlled.
3. He was known for building churches, schools, and courts, like ancient Rome did.
4. He created a code of laws called the "Justinian code".
Answer:
Watch the movie and then buy his sister a gift she will enjoy.
Explanation:
The given passage from "The Quinceanera" shows how the narrator was in a dilemma on what to do- either get his sister a gift or go to the movies which he had already planned to see. He knows he has to get the gift but he also did not want to miss the movie.
And then, he mentioned that his sister loved movies so maybe he can get "two birds with one stone". He will go to the movies and get her move tickets for a gift, which simplifies his dilemma. So, going along the narrative, we can best predict that he will go to the movies and then get her a gift she will enjoy.
Thus, the correct answer is the third option.
