Parallelism

Which shows proper parallelism?

• I do not enjoy thinking deeply or running.

• I do not enjoy thinking or running.

• I do not enjoy thinking or running outside.

• I do not enjoy using my brain or the act of running.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• She wanted three things: money, power, and security.

• She wanted three things: money, power, and an endless supply of weapons.

• She wanted three things: to be rich, power, and security.

• She wanted three things: money, control of the local government, and security.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• She likes to talk too much but can never repeat what I've said.

• She likes to speak but not paying attention to others.

• She likes to run her mouth but not listening.

• She likes to speak but not to listen.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• Karen wanted to exchange the article, to obtain a refund, or to speak to the manager.

• Karen wanted to exchange the article, to obtain a refund, or she wanted to speak to the manager.

• Karen wanted to trade in the ripped clothes, be refunded for her money, or yell at someone.

• Karen wanted to exchange the article, obtaining a refund, or be mad at the manager.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• Sasquatch enjoys taking long walks in the forest, small woodland creatures, and devouring wandering tourists.

• Sasquatch enjoys a walk in the forest, playing with small woodland creatures, and devouring wandering tourists.

• Sasquatch enjoys taking long walks in the forest, playing with small woodland creatures, and to devour wandering tourists.

• Sasquatch enjoys taking long walks in the forest, playing with small woodland creatures, and devouring wandering tourists.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• I love singing more than visual arts.

• I love to sing more than drawing.

• I love singing more than drawing.

• I love singing more than to draw.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• Annie likes to rap, nap, and snack.

• Annie likes to rap, nap, and eating snacks.

• Annie likes rapping, to nap, and eat snacks.

• Annie likes to rap, sleeping in the afternoon, and to eat snacks.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• Please bring the bill after finishing our coffee or when your shift is over.

• Please bring the bill after we have had some coffee or taking your break.

• Please bring the bill after we have had some coffee or to leave the restaurant.

• Please bring the bill after we have had some coffee or when your shift is over.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• The escaped prisoner was wanted in the form of a corpse or alive.

• The escaped prisoner was wanted dead or alive.

• The escaped prisoner was wanted dead or breathing.

• The escaped prisoner was wanted unalived or totally fine.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which shows proper parallelism?

• Being Jim's friend means being constantly alert.

• Knowing Jim means you must constantly be on alert.

• Being Jim's friend means to look over your shoulder constantly.

• Jim is my friend means being constantly alert.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A