Parallel Structure

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Linda likes biking, rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

• Linda likes biking, attending rodeos, and building birdhouses.

• Linda likes to bike-ride, attending rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

• Linda likes to ride bikes, attend rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

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CCSS.W.8.4

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• My objections are, first, that this measure is unjust; and second, its unconstitutionality.

• My objections are, first, the injustice of the measure; and second, it is unconstitutional.

• My objections are, first, this measure's injustice; and second, because it is unconstitutional.

• My objections are, first, that this measure is unjust; and second, that it is unconstitutional

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• We thought his behavior was petty, it was vulgar, and we found it rude.

• We felt his behavior displayed pettiness, vulgarity, and was rude.

• We agreed that his behavior was petty, vulgar, and rude.

• We found his behavior marked by pettiness, vulgarity, and by rudeness.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1C

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but working is just as important as it is to play.

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but work is just as important as play.

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but working is just as important as play.

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but to work is just as important as playing.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1C

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Citizens, this is a time not just for talking but to take action!

• Citizens, this is a time not just for talk but for taking action!

• Citizens, this is a time not just to talk but for action-taking!

• Citizens, this is a time not just for talk but for action!

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1C

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Our union demands higher salaries, that safety conditions be improved at work, and shorter hours.

• Our union demands that salaries be higher, working conditions be better, and that we get shorter hours.

• Our union demands higher salaries, safer working conditions, and shorter hours.

• Our union demands higher salaries, safer conditions to work in, and shortening the number of work hours.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1C

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name slowly, carefully, and with love.

• Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name slowly, with great carefulness, and with love.

• Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name with slowness, carefully, and lovingly.

• Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name slowly, carefully, and lovingly.

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• The candidate is charismatic, he has charm, and has the contacts to run successfully.

• The candidate has the charisma, the charm, and the contacts to run successfully.

• The candidate has the charisma, the charm, and he has the contacts to run successfully.

• The candidate is charismatic, charming, and has the contacts to run successfully.

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• This new breakfast cereal has lower fat content and has had its vitamin richness increased.

• This new breakfast cereal is lower in fat and its vitamin content is rich.

• This new breakfast cereal is lower in fat and it has had a vitamin richness increase.

• This new breakfast cereal is lower in fat and richer in vitamins.

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• In many high schools, persistent truancy results in suspension or getting expelled.

• In many high schools, persistent truancy results in being suspended or expulsion.

• In many high schools, persistent truancy results in suspension or expulsion.

• In many high schools, persistent truancy gets students suspended and is an expulsion cause.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1C