I think a testament of being a good and effective writer is if you get the most out of the readers' emotions. As long as you affect their emotions, then you would get a good feedback. So, I think confusing the readers is all part of the plot. This is to excite the readers and catch them off guard.
Incomplete thought, why was he running to make it to class on time?
Well, depends on what story you are reading... Maybe I can help you you give me the title of the novel. ^w^
The answer is B, because the verbs aren't parallel... If the sentence were correct, it would turning... gaining... gently riding
Answer: B. got by
A lot of people say they got by without eating or things like that
