EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully. 7. While we were in New York, we attended an opera. While we were in New York, we ate at marvelous restaurants. While we were in New York, we visited some old friends.

While we were in New York, we attended an opera, ate at marvelous restaurants, and visited some old friends.

While we were in New York, we were attended an opera, were ate at marvelous restaurants, and were visited some old friends.

While we were in New York, we were attending an opera, were eating at marvelous restaurants, and were visiting some old friends.

While we were in New York, attended an opera, ate at marvelous restaurants, visited some old friends.

EXERCISE 3: In each group, complete the unfinished sentence. Then combine the sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully. 2. I like to become acquainted with the people of other countries. I like to become acquainted with the customs of other countries. I like to become acquainted with _________ of other countries. ___________________________________________________

the food - I like to become acquainted with the people, customs, and food of other countries.

the food - I like to become acquainted with the people, customs, and with food of other countries.

the food - I like to become acquainted with the people, of customs, and with food of other countries.

the food - I like to become acquainted with of the people, of the customs, and food of other countries.

EXERCISE 3: In each group, complete the unfinished sentence. Then combine the sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully. 3. I dislike living in a city because of the air pollution. I dislike living in a city because of the crime. I dislike living in a city because of _______________ _____________________________________________________

the noise - I dislike living in a city because of the air pollution, crime, and noise.

the noise - I dislike living in a city because of the air pollution, of the crime, and of the noise.

the noise - I dislike living in a city because of the air pollution, of crime, and of noise.

the noise - I dislike living in a city because of the air pollution, living of crime, and of noise.

EXERCISE 3: In each group, complete the unfinished sentence. Then combine the sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully. 4. We discussed some of the social problems of the United States. We discussed some of the political problems of the United States. We discussed some of the __________ problems of the United States. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

economic - We discussed some of the social, political, and economic problems of the United States.

economic - We discussed some of the social, some the political, and some the economic problems of the United States.

economic - We discussed some of the social, some political, and some economic problems of the United States.

economic - We discussed some of the social, of political, and of economic problems of the United States.

EXERCISE 3: In each group, complete the unfinished sentence. Then combine the sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully. 5. Hawaii has ______________. Hawaii has many interesting tropical trees. Hawaii has many interesting tropical flowers. Hawaii has beautiful beaches. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

a warm climate - Hawaii has a warm climate, many interesting tropical trees and flowers, and many beautiful beaches.

a warm climate - Hawaii has a warm climate, many interesting tropical a trees and a flowers, and a beautiful beaches.

a warm climate - Hawaii has a warm climate, many interesting tropical trees and flowers, and interesting beautiful beaches.

a warm climate - Hawaii has a warm climate, many interesting tropical trees and flowers, and an interesting beautiful beaches.

EXERCISE 3: In each group, complete the unfinished sentence. Then combine the sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully. 6. Mary Hart would make a good president because she ____________. Mary Hart would make a good president because she works effectively with others. Mary Hart would make a good president because she has a reputation for integrity. Mary Hart would make a good president because she has a reputation for independent thinking. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

is a good leader - Mary Hart would make a good president because she is a good leader, works effectively with others, and has a reputation for integrity and independent thinking.

is a good leader - Mary Hart would make a good president because she is a good leader, is a works effectively with others, and has a reputation for integrity and independent thinking.

is a good leader - Mary Hart would make a good president because she is a good leader, works effectively with others, and has is a reputation for integrity and is independent thinking.

is a good leader - Mary Hart would make a good president because she is a good leader, has works effectively with others, and has a reputation for integrity and has independent thinking.

EXERCISE 5: Correct the errors. 10. On my vacation I lost a suitcase , broke my glasses, and I missed my flight home.

On my vacation, I lost a suitcase - missed

On my vacation, I was losing a suitcase - missing

On my vacation I lost, a suitcase - I missing

On my vacation, I losing a suitcase - I miss

EXERCISE 6: Correct the errors. 2. According to scientist Dr. Sharon Horowitz, bats are beneficial mammals and harmless .

beneficial and harmless mammals

beneficially and harmlessly mammals

beneficially and harmlessly mammal

EXERCISE 6: Correct the errors. 8. According to Dr. Horowitz, bats make loving pets, and they are trainable , and are gentle pets.

pet, they are trainable - are gentle

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

3. She spoke angrily and bitterly about the war.

adverb and adjective

adjective and adjective

adverb and adverb

adjective and adverb

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

4. I looked for my book but couldn't find it.

verb and verb

verb and noun

adjective and noun

adjective and verb

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

5. I hope to go to that university and study under Dr. Liu.

verb and noun

verb and verb

infinitive and noun

infinitive and infinitive

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

6. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels or watching television.

gerund and gerund

adverb and adverb

verb and verb

noun and noun

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

7. He will leave at eight and arrive at nine.

adverb and verb

adverb and adverb

verb and verb

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

8. He should have broken his engagement to Beth and married Sue instead.

noun - verb

adverb - verb

verb - verb

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

2. Mary is opening the door. Mary is greeting her guests.

Mary is opening the door and are greeting her guests.

Mary is opening the door and greet her guests.

Mary is opening the door and was greeting her guests.

Mary is opening the door and greeting her guests.

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Chapter 16

97 questions

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

3. She spoke angrily and bitterly about the war.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

4. I looked for my book but couldn't find it.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

5. I hope to go to that university and study under Dr. Liu.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

6. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels or watching television.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

7. He will leave at eight and arrive at nine.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

8. He should have broken his engagement to Beth and married Sue instead.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

2. Mary is opening the door. Mary is greeting her guests.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

3. Mary will open the door. Mary will greet her guests.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

4. Alice is kind. Alice is generous. Alice is trustworthy.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

5. Please try to speak more loudly. Please try to speak more clearly.

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Chapter 16

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.3. She spoke angrily and bitterly about the war.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.4. I looked for my book but couldn't find it.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.5. I hope to go to that university and study under Dr. Liu.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.6. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels or watching television.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.7. He will leave at eight and arrive at nine.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.8. He should have broken his engagement to Beth and married Sue instead.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.2. Mary is opening the door. Mary is greeting her guests.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.3. Mary will open the door. Mary will greet her guests.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.4. Alice is kind. Alice is generous. Alice is trustworthy.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.5. Please try to speak more loudly. Please try to speak more clearly.

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EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

3. She spoke angrily and bitterly about the war.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

4. I looked for my book but couldn't find it.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

5. I hope to go to that university and study under Dr. Liu.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

6. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels or watching television.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

7. He will leave at eight and arrive at nine.

EXERCISE 1: Bold the parallel structure in each sentence and give the pattern that is used, as shown in the examples.

8. He should have broken his engagement to Beth and married Sue instead.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

2. Mary is opening the door. Mary is greeting her guests.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

3. Mary will open the door. Mary will greet her guests.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

4. Alice is kind. Alice is generous. Alice is trustworthy.

EXERCISE 2: Parallel structure makes repeating the same words unnecessary. Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.

5. Please try to speak more loudly. Please try to speak more clearly.