Writing in Parallel Structure

The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and...

• be sure to lock the door.

• locking the door.

• locks the door.

• lock the door.

On the weekends, she likes to read, to write, and...

• sing.

• to sing.

• sings.

• singing.

Not only is he my boss, he...

• is also my friend.

• says he is my friend.

• is friendly.

• my friend.

Before you go to the movies, you need to do the dishes, vacuum the floor, and...

• taking out the trash.

• took out the trash.

• takes out the trash.

• take out the trash.

At the end of the semester, the students will be reading, studying, and...

• write.

• writing.

• write reports.

• should be writing their final reports.

Walking, swimming, and ____ are good ways to exercise.

• a hike

• take a hike

• hiking

• hikes

Eating eggs and bacon for breakfast appeals to me more than...

• pancakes.

• sugary pancakes.

• pancakes for breakfast.

• eating pancakes.

The city celebrated its team's victory with parades, speeches, and...

• decorating the streets.

• the streets were decorated.

• decorations.

• decorating.

Which sentence shows proper parallel structure?

• The photographer took a picture of a lion and tiger.

• The photographer took a picture of a lion and a tiger.

• The photographer took a picture of lions and tiger.

• The photographer took a picture of a lion and also of tigers.

Which sentence shows proper parallel structure?

• When the weather outside is cold and getting windy, I like to drink hot cocoa.

• When the weather outside is getting cold and wind blows, I like to drink hot cocoa.

• When the weather outside is cold and the wind howled, I drank hot cocoa.

• When the weather outside is cold and windy, I like to drink hot cocoa.