Parallel Structure

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
• Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
  
  
• In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph.
• Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
  
  
• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
  
  
• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
  
  
• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
  
  
• Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs. 
• The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game. 
• The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A