Parallel Structure

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English
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11th Grade
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Katie H
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Authors use parallel structure in order to...
To show off how smart they are.
Make their stories sound more like a poem or song.
Create balance, rhythm and make sentences easier to read.
Prove their point in arguments with a more simple claim.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False, This sentence is parallel:
"My brother plays baseball, works out at the gym twice a week, and likes to hang out with friends when he has the time."
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False, This sentence is parallel:
"They buckled their seatbelt, put the key in the ignition, and pressed on the gas."
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Finish the sentence to make it balanced:
"The house had a large backyard, ____________ and ______________."
four bedrooms and two bathrooms
brick walls and a fireplace that was functional
but was in a sketchy neighborhood and needed repairs
a spacious kitchen and gorgeous wallpaper
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You can find parallel structure in which one of these:
Titles
Verbs
Comparisons
Synonyms
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Finish the sentence to make it parallel:
"If you want to hang out with friends, first you need to finish your homework ________________ and ______________________."
take the trash out and walk the dog
make sure they are free and call them on your phone
schedule a time to meet and pick a mutual location
bring your little brother with you or else he will complain, and check in with your mom every hour so she knows where you are at
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula in the following sentence:
"On my way home I need to pick up some groceries, wash my car, and drop off a package."
Adjective-Noun, Adjective-Noun, Adjective-Noun
Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun
Noun-Adjective, Noun-Adjective, Noun-Adjective
Noun-Verb, Noun-Verb, Noun-Verb
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1E
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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