Parallel Structure

I do not enjoy singing, dancing, or acting.

• parallel structure

• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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

• parallel structure

• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

During the exam, Mary sucked the ends of her hair, chewed the top of her pencil, and all the while she was picking at a scab on her elbow.

• parallel structure

• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves rolled onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.

• parallel structure

• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Vacuuming under the furniture, dusting the ceiling fans, and scrubbing the tile grout with a toothbrush, Jerry prepared the house for his ultra-picky mother-in-law.

• parallel structure

• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

She is allergic to peanuts, wheat, and being stung by bees.

• parallel structure

• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Claude glanced at his watch, took a last sip of coffee, and began his walk to work.

• parallel structure

• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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

• Jerome has wit, charm, and he has an extremely pleasant personality.

• Jerome has wit, charm, and personality.

Tags

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. 

Tags

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 tidy.

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and tidy.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A