Parallel Structure Quiz

Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure? a) I like swimming, running, and to play basketball. b) I like swimming, running, and basketball playing. c) I like swimming, running, and playing basketball. d) I like swimming, running, and basketball to play.

• b. I like swimming, running, and basketball playing.

• c

• d. I like swimming, running, and basketball to play.

• a. I like swimming, running, and to play basketball.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

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Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence: She enjoys reading books, watching movies, and _____________. a) to listen to music b) listens to music c) listen to music d) listening to music

• a) to listen to music

• d) listening to music.

• b) listens to music

• c) listen to music

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

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Which of the following sentences does not have parallel structure? a) The company offers competitive salaries, great benefits, and opportunities for growth. b) She likes to swim, hike, and biking. c) He is a talented musician, writer, and a painter. d) They enjoy playing soccer, basketball, and to run.

• d

• a

• b

• c

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Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence: The teacher asked the students to read the textbook, complete the exercises, and _____________. a) to write an essay c) writing an essay c) write an essay d) writes an essay

• a) to write an essay

• c) writing an essay

• c) write an essay

• d) writes an essay.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

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Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure? a) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and have problem-solving skills. b) The team needs to work together, effectively communicate, and problem-solving skills. c) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and problem-solving skills. d) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and have problem-solving.

• a

• d.

• c.

• b.

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Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence: She is not only a talented singer but also _____________. a) a skilled dancer b) dances skillfully c) dance skillfully d) dancing skillfully

• d) dancing skillfully.

• c) dance skillfully

• a) a skilled dancer

• b) dances skillfully

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences does not have parallel structure? a) The company values honesty, integrity, and being respectful. b) He enjoys playing tennis, swimming, and to ride a bike. c) She is a dedicated student, a talented athlete, and a kind friend. d) They like to hike, camp, and fishing.

• b) He enjoys playing tennis, swimming, and to ride a bike.

• a) The company values honesty, integrity, and being respectful.

• c) She is a dedicated student, a talented athlete, and a kind friend.

• d) They like to hike, camp, and fishing.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

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Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence: The project requires researching the topic, analyzing the data, and _____________. a) to present the findings b) presents the findings c) present the findings d) presenting the findings

• b) presents the findings

• d) presenting the findings.

• a) to present the findings

• c) present the findings

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure? a) The company values teamwork, dedication, and being punctual. b) The company values teamwork, dedication, and punctuality. c) The company values teamwork, dedication, and being punctuality. d) The company values teamwork, dedication, and punctual.

• a) The company values teamwork, dedication, and being punctual.

• c) The company values teamwork, dedication, and being punctuality.

• b) The company values teamwork, dedication, and punctuality.

• d) The company values teamwork, dedication, and punctual.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence: He not only plays the guitar but also _____________. a) sings beautifully b) beautifully sings c) sing beautifully d) singing beautifully

• b) beautifully sings

• d) singing beautifully.

• c) sing beautifully

• a) sings beautifully

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

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