Sentence Structure-Parallelism

Parallel Lines have so much in common, It's a pity they will never meet..........

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.

Open Ended

According to the reflections of the Ohio University engineering student, what is the importance of taking on uncomfortable projects?

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident