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Zorluk: OrtaParallel Structure

Read the sentence below. Which word correctly completes the sentence to maintain parallel structure?

Cevap:The archaeologist explained to the tour group that the ancient fortress was built for defense, that the surrounding walls were added later, and 【that】 the central tower served as a watchpoint.

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that
The sentence uses a series of three parallel noun clauses introduced by the verb 'explained'. The first two clauses both begin with the subordinating conjunction 'that'. To maintain parallel structure across all items in the list, the third clause must also begin with 'that'. Thus, filling the blank with 'that' creates a grammatically balanced sentence.

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1
Analyze the structure of the sentence to identify the elements in the series.
The sentence contains a series of three noun clauses that act as the direct objects of the verb 'explained'.
Understanding the grammatical function of the elements in the series is necessary to ensure they are parallel.
2
Examine the beginning of the first two clauses in the series.
The first clause begins with 'that the ancient fortress...', and the second clause begins with 'that the surrounding walls...'.
This establishes that the parallel elements are noun clauses introduced by the subordinating conjunction 'that'.
3
Apply the parallel pattern to the final clause in the series.
The third clause must also begin with the subordinating conjunction 'that' to match the pattern of the first two clauses.
Parallel structure requires that all items in a list or series share the same grammatical form.

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