Parallel Structure

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• 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

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

Select the answer that creates parallel structure.

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.9-10.1A

Select the answer that creates parallel structure.

Running, lifting, and _________ are three of Kenya's favorite exercises.

• racquetball

• a spinning class

• bicycling

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the answer that creates parallel structure.

In addition to being a successful mother, actress, and _____, Thelma is the president of her own company.

• she writes

• to write

• writing

• writer

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the answer that creates parallel structure.

The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and...

• be sure to lock the door.

• locking the door.

• locks the door.

• lock the door.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the answer that creates parallel structure.

Before you go to the movies, you need to do the dishes, vacuum the floor, and...

• taking out the trash.

• took out the trash.

• takes out the trash.

• take out the trash.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the answer that creates parallel structure.

The city celebrated its team's victory with parades, speeches, and...

• decorating the streets.

• the streets were decorated.

• decorations.

• decorating.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Does this sentence follow parallel structure?

Mary likes hiking, swimming, and running.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Does this sentence follow parallel structure?

I like to watch Grey's Anatomy because the characters are funny, to be kind to one another, and likable.

• Yes.

• No.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A