Parallel Structure in Sentence Writing

Multiple Choice

Which element is not parallel to the others?

• camping

• boat rides

• hiking

• skiing

Multiple Choice

Which element is not parallel to the others?

• in the pit of his stomach

• across his forehead

• his eyes

• through his veins

Multiple Choice

Which element is not parallel to the others?

• loneliness

• despair

• sadly

• desperation

Multiple Choice

Which element is not parallel to the others?

• wrapped in furs

• adorned with jewels

• into the Rolls Royce

• bathed in perfume

Multiple Choice

Which element is not parallel to the others?

• rib restaurants

• chicken shacks

• eating tacos

• doughnut food trucks

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

Too much stress can cause sleeplessness, depression, and...

• lack of appetite is caused.

• to lack appetite

• lack of appetite.

• you don't want to eat.

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

In addition to being a successful, mother, actress, and ___, Thelma is the president of her own company.

• writing

• to write

• she writes

• writer

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

In this climate, farmers grow stone fruits such as...

• peaches, an apricot, and plums.

• peaches, apricots, and plums.

• peaches, apricots, a plum.

• peach, apricot, plum.

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

This grocery store is recommended for fruit, vegetables, and...

• meat.

• to buy meat.

• buying meat.

• bought meat.

Multiple Choice

Abe has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving.

• Correct parallelism

• Error in structure

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

I would rather pay for my education than...

• financial aid.

• I can financial aid.

• I would rather financial aid.

• receive financial aid.

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

Getting something is not as easy as...

• to want it.

• wanting it.

• when you want it.

• you want it.

Multiple Choice

Flying off the handle is easier than to stay calm.

• Correct parallelism

• Error in structure

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

Students must conduct their laboratory experiments accurately and...

• safety.

• in a safe manner.

• safely.

• with safety.

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

The legislation neither resolves the financial crisis nor ___ consumers.

• helps

• has helped

• will be helping

• is helping

Multiple Choice

My best friend took me to a dance and a show.

• Correct parallelism

• Error in structure

Multiple Choice

Parallel structure or parallelism is...

• joins to complete sentences together.

• a repeated grammatical pattern.

• when two things happen at the same time.

• how you write the Declaration of Independence.

Multiple Choice

Parallel structure creates patterns that are easy to follow, so the reader understands the main idea.

• true

• false

• I haven't read any of these slides.

Multiple Choice

Which is not a reason why writers use parallelism?

• to clarify

• to emphasize

• to contrast ideas

• to confuse

Multiple Choice

Parallel structure can be repeated words, phrases, and even sentences.

• true

• false

• I haven't read any of these slides.

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

Rachel has always enjoyed reading the book more than...

• to watch the movie.

• watching the movie.

• watched the movie version.

• I watched the movie version.

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

If you want to lose weight, eat small portions and...

• limit second helpings.

• limiting second helpings.

• limited second helpings.

• to limit second helpings.

Multiple Choice

Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.

Karen wished Ray chewed with his mouth closed, for otherwise, he was everything she wanted in a date; he was tall, intelligent, and...

• one handsome man to look at.

• he was good looking.

• handsome.

• looked good

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is written with parallel structure?

• Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts, and revision.

• Many gases are invisible, odorless, and they have no taste.

• Good writing requires planning outlines,

  several drafts, and revised work.

• Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts, and revise your work.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is not written with parallel structure?

• Mrs. Mann is drying flowers in the corner of the classroom.

• Mrs. Mann loves to garden and to bake.

• Students who practice reading and writing are often more successful in their learning.

• Mrs. Mann planted green beans, tomatoes, and red beets in her vegetable garden.