Parallel Structure

What is parallel structure in grammar?

• Avoiding the use of gerunds

• Following the same pattern in words and phrases

• Writing sentences in past tense

• Using synonyms in a sentence

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• I enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.

• I enjoy hiking, swimming, and to fish.

• She wants to go to college and to get a job.

• Joey is studying music, dance, and how to make art.

What makes the sentence 'I enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.' an example of parallel structure?

• The sentence is in past tense.

• The sentence uses a list of verbs.

• All activities are outdoor activities.

• All activities are presented as gerunds.

How can the sentence 'Joey is studying music, dance, and how to make art.' be corrected for parallel structure?

• Joey is studying music, dancing, and art.

• Joey studies music, dance, and art.

• Joey is studying music, dance, and art.

• Joey is studying to make music, dance, and art.

What is wrong with the sentence 'Ben is a talented singer, is good at speaking, and writer.'?

• It is too long.

• It lacks parallel structure.

• It is in the wrong tense.

• It uses incorrect gerund forms.

How should 'Ben is a talented singer, is good at speaking, and writer.' be corrected?

• Ben, a talented singer, is also good at speaking and writing.

• Ben is a talented singer, speaker, and writer.

• Ben is good at singing, speaking, and writing.

• Ben is a singer, good at speaking, and a writer.

What is the correct way to make 'Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew, and he eats Doritos.' parallel?

• Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew and eating Doritos.

• Nick is drinking Mountain Dew and is eating Doritos.

• Nick drinks Mountain Dew and eats Doritos during his days.

• Nick's days are spent with Mountain Dew and Doritos.

Which verb is not in the same tense as the others in 'I picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.'?

• Got in

• Run

• Drove off

• Picked up

How should 'I picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.' be corrected?

• I pick up my things, run out the door, get in my car, and drive off.

• I picked up my things, ran out the door, got in my car, and drove off.

• I have picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.

• I picked up my things, running out the door, getting in my car, and driving off.

What does parallel structure in grammar ensure in a sentence?

• Use of multiple tenses

• Clarity and balance

• Use of complex vocabulary

• Longer sentences