Parallel Structure

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

• Adelynn has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.

• Adelynn has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

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

• In English class, Lanesha learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

• Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Read this sentence.

Going to school, riding a bike, and to spend time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

How should this sentence be written?

• as it is

• To go to school, to ride a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

• School, riding bikes, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

• Going to school, riding a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

Read this sentence.

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and try to find better ways of predicting them.

How should this sentence be written?

• Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and to try to find better ways of predicting them.

• Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and tried to find better ways of predicting them.

• as it is

• Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and trying to find better ways of predicting them.

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

• correct
• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C