PARALLEL STRUCTURE - verbal

Define whether the sentence below is TRUE or FALSE.

Being a homemaker is as difficult as working in an office.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Define whether the sentence below is TRUE or FALSE.

On their vacation they enjoyed swimming at the beach, walking through the quaint streets, and sitting in the picturesque parks.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Define whether the sentence below is TRUE or FALSE.

Her hobbies are reading, playing piano, and gardening.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Define whether the sentence below is TRUE or FALSE.

Although he was quick to criticize, he was slow to praise his students.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Change the following sentence so that it is parallel.

We learned to read the passages carefully and underlining the main idea.

• We learned reading the passages carefully and underlining the main idea.

• We learned to read the passages carefully and to underline the main idea.

Change the following sentence so that it is parallel.

Professor Williams enjoys teaching and to write.

• Professor Williams enjoys to teach and to write.

• Professor Williams enjoys teaching and writing.

Change the following sentence so that it is parallel.

The exam tested both listening and to read.

• The exam tested both listen and read.

• The exam tested both listening and reading.

Change the following sentence so that it is parallel.

Flying is not only faster but also it is safer than travelling by car.

• Flying is not only faster but also safer than to travel by car.

• Flying is not only faster but also safer than travelling by car.

Change the following sentence so that it is parallel.

Renting an apartment can be as expensive as to buy a house.

• Renting an apartment can be as expensive as to buy a house.

• Renting an apartment can be as expensive as buying a house.

Change the following sentence so that it is parallel.

Going on vacation is more fun than to work in the summer.

• Going on vacation is more fun than to work in the summer.

• Going on vacation is more fun than working in the summer.