Question

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

Harry thought that trying skydiving was more dangerous than to try rollerblading.

• A. that of rollerblading
• B. those of rollerblading
• C. trying rollerblading
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is C trying rollerblading

Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance. Words in the parallel structure should not only have the same structure but also tense. In the given sentence, two different adventure sports are compared. Thus, option C is the correct answer per rule.