Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• This weekend I have a paper to write, a cake to bake, and a birthday party.

• This weekend I have a paper to write and a cake to bake, after which I will attend a birthday party.

• This weekend I have a paper to write, a cake to bake, and a birthday party to attend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• For lunch, I had not only a salad but also I had a hamburger.

• For lunch, I had not only a salad but also a hamburger.

• I had not only lunch of a salad but also a hamburger.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

President Snow hopes to learn several languages and teach them to his stuffed animals.

• PARALLEL
• NOT PARALLEL

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

If Deontre's mom ran the cafeteria, we'd eat scrumptious calzones, steaming soups, and have cheesy pizza for lunch every day.

• PARALLEL
• NOT PARALLEL

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Claudine's sons like to eat doughnuts, sip juice, and licking lolly pops.

• PARALLEL
• NOT PARALLEL

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Trevon's favorite activities are playing football, eating pie, and picking his nose.

• PARALLEL
• NOT PARALLEL

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

• Even though I whined, cried, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
• Even though I was whining, cried, and will complain, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
• Even though I whine, cried, and am complaining, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
• Even though I whined, am crying, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?

• After basketball practice, James prefers apples to taking naps.
• After basketball practice, James prefers to eat apples rather than taking naps.
• After basketball practice, James prefers eating apples to take naps.
• After basketball practice, James prefers eating apples to taking naps.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _______________.

• a game of cards.

• to play cards.

• playing a game of cards.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _________.

• I watched the movie version.

• watching the movie.

• to watch the movie.

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CCSS.L.8.1A