Parallel Structure Quiz

What is parallel structure?

• Using the same pattern of words to show equal importance

• Using different patterns of words to show equal importance

• Using the same pattern of words to show unequal importance

• Using different patterns of words to show unequal importance

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following is an example of parallel structure with gerunds?

• Sara likes running, fishing, and hiking.

• Sara likes to run, fish, and jump.

• Sara likes to run, to swim, and to jump.

• Sara likes running, swimming, and jumping.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What is an infinitive phrase?

• A phrase that starts with the word 'to'

• A phrase that ends with the word 'to'

• A phrase that starts with a gerund

• A phrase that ends with a gerund

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences is NOT in parallel structure?

• Sara likes to run, to swim, and to jump.

• Sara likes to run, swim, and jump.

• Sara likes running, swimming, and jumping.

• Sara likes to run, swimming, and jump.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences is in parallel structure?

• Luis dislikes to dance, to play soccer, and to play golf.

• Luis dislikes dancing, playing soccer, and golfing.

• Luis dislikes to dance, playing soccer, and golf.

• Luis dislikes to dance, to play soccer, and to play golf.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What does parallel structure improve in writing?

• Clarity

• Impact

• Style

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which of the following famous quotes demonstrates parallel structure?

• Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.

• I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.

• If you are idle, be not solitary; if you are solitary, be not idle.

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences is in parallel structure?

• Elizabeth has intelligence, honesty, and she is funny.

• Elizabeth has intelligence, honesty, and humor.

• Elizabeth has intelligence, honesty, and she has a good sense of humor.

• Elizabeth has intelligence, honesty, and she is humorous.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences is in parallel structure?

• Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and revision.

• Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and revise their work.

• Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and they revise their work.

• Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and they are revising their work.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences is in parallel structure?

• I failed the test for many reasons: I didn’t study, I didn’t try, and I don’t care about my grade.

• I failed the test for many reasons: I didn’t study, I didn’t try, and I didn’t care about my grade.

• I failed the test for many reasons: I didn’t study, I didn’t try, and I didn’t care about my grades.

• I failed the test for many reasons: I didn’t study, I didn’t try, and I don’t care about my grades.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A