Parallel construction
Hi.
Correct the items in parentheses so that they are all grammatically parallel to the items that precede and, or, but or not.
The book tells about the hardships of the Indians and (how they resent living on a reservation).
->... and their resentment of living on a reservation.
We were surprised not only at his suggestion but (that he even dared to make it).
->... but at his daring to make it.
Not only was she very beautiful, but (how intelligent she was).
->... but she was very intelligent.
Would you kindly check my answers?
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I'll give you my versions. Persian Learner and their resentment about living on a reservation. That said, I should say that 'resentment of' is used more often than 'resentment about'.
- I'll give you my versions.
- Persian Learner and their resentment about living on a reservation.
- That said, I should say that 'resentment of' is used more often than 'resentment about'.
- It just happens that I like 'about' better than 'of' in this sentence.
- Persian Learner but at his daring to make it.
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I'll give you my versions.
Persian Learnerand their resentment about living on a reservation.
That said, I should say that 'resentment of' is used more often than 'resentment about'. It just happens that I like 'about' better than 'of' in this sentence.
Persian Learnerbut at his daring t
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