Parallel sentences 2

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

• correct

• error in structure

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

When Noodle, the poodle, realized that the leash meant a bath, not a walk to the park, he growled, pulled, and _______.

• was leaping like a fish on the line

• he was leaping like a fish on a line

• leaped like a fish on a line

• decided to leap like a fish on a line

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• 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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

• to working hard

• work hard

• no change

• worked hard

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Claude glanced at his watch, took a last sip of coffee, and began his trek to Dr. Grayson’s three-hour snooze fest on the French Revolution.

• correct

• error in structure

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

• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.

• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Neither _______ nor the ineffective air conditioner rattling in the window will deter Tiffany from loving the freedom of her first apartment.

• when the inconsiderate neighbors played loud music

• the inconsiderate neighbors playing loud music

• playing loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

• having played loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A