Parallelism

Is this sentence parallel?

Let us start by checking your essay and look for any faulty parallelism.

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

ANSWER:

Let us start by checking your essay and looking for any faulty parallelism.

Is this sentence parallel?

The report card stated that the student often talked in class, that he bullied other students, and rarely finished his homework.

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

ANSWER:

(2 POSSIBLE ANSWERS)

The report card stated that the student often talked in class, bullied other students, and rarely finished his homework.

Is this sentence parallel?

Her main duties were answering phone calls, filing records, and conducting visitor surveys.

• YES

• NO

Is this sentence parallel?

He prefers movie nights at home over going to loud house parties.

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

ANSWERS:

1. He prefers movie nights at home over loud house parties.

2. He prefers hosting movie nights at home over going to loud house parties.

Is this sentence parallel?

His paper argues that the distinctive divergence in the two artists’ styles was shaped not only by their mutual rivalry but also by the idiosyncratic tastes of patrons.

• YES

• NO

Read the following sentences then identify which one is PARALLEL?

• Initial trials showed that exposure to the chemical caused memory problems, intermittent dizziness, and deters sleep.

• Initial trials showed that exposure to the chemical caused memory problems, intermittent dizziness, and insomnia.

Read the following sentences then identify which one is PARALLEL?

• She planned to collect data by either using an online survey or phone interviews.

• She planned to collect data through either online surveys or phone interviews.

Read the following sentences then identify which one is PARALLEL?

• My dog likes not only to play fetch, but also to chase cars.

• My dog not only likes to play fetch, but also chase cars.

Read the following sentences then identify which one is NOT PARALLEL?

• I would rather pay for my education than financial aid.

• I would rather pay for my education than receive financial aid.

Read the following sentences then identify which one is NOT PARALLEL?

• Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts and revision.

• Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts and revise your work.