Grammar Review #1

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

• learning

• to learning

• learned

• no change

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _______________.

• a game of cards.

• to play cards.

• playing a game of cards.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _________.

• I watched the movie version.

• watching the movie.

• to watch the movie.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

When the weather outside is cold and __________, I like to be indoors.

• starting to get windy

• windy

• getting windy

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Natasha tried holding her breath, __________ a piece of gum, and poking her belly, but she could not quiet her empty stomach, which rumbled during the chemistry exam.

• chews
• chewing
• chewed
• to chew

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Celine tried looking behind the toilet, _________ in the laundry basket, and checking under the bed, but she could not find Squeeze, her nine-foot albino python.

• searching
• searched
• searches
• will search

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

The little girl is taking care of her puppy with ......., affection, and kindness.

• patience

• patienting

• patiently

The bus stopped,_________the man got off.

• and

• but

• or

• so

We have apples,_____________ I like bananas.

• so

• or

• but

• for

I have a lot of homework to do now, __________ I can't go to the movies with you.

• so

• or

• but

• and