Parallel Structure Practice

Which sentence has an error in parallel structure?

• Why don't you just sit down, shut up, and let someone else take over the meeting?

• The director was looking for a girl who could do action, comedy, and romance--preferably all at the same time.

• Jane could never understand why her boyfriend left, why he didn't leave a note, and why she could never keep a boyfriend.

• Whenever Mary cooks cookies, she also eats half the dough, scalds the bottoms of the cookies, and she never cleans up her mess.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

If a revision is needed, which of the following is the best revision of the following sentence?

Providing students with a challenging curriculum, American University is also able to provide students with talented teachers and offering them student body activities that are unparalleled by other secondary institutions.

• No Revision Needed

• American University is able to provide students with challenges from a difficult curriculum, a good teacher, and many students who are active in activities unparalleled by any other secondary institution.

• Unparalleled by any other secondary institution, American University is able to provide students with a challenging curriculum, teaching experiences, and continual activities from an active student body.

• American University is able to provide students with a challenging curriculum, talented teachers, and an active student body, all of which are unparalleled by any other secondary institution.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

American University is able to provide students with a challenging curriculum, talented teachers, and an active student body, all of which are unparalleled by any other secondary institution.

• To see a movie, catch a plane, and climb a mountain is my idea of a full day.

• To see a movie, catch a plane, and climbing a mountain is my idea of a full day.

• To see a movie, catching a plane, and climbing a mountain is my idea of a full day.

• To have seen a movie, catch a plane, and climb a mountain is my idea of a full day.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Select the answer choice that makes the sentence parallel.

After school, I have to get my oil changed, drive to the market, and _________.

• get groceries

• will get a carwash

• babysat my little sister

• baking cookies

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the answer choice that makes the sentence parallel.

The student brushed their teeth, ____________, and caught the bus.

• packs their bag

• packed their bag

• is packing their bag

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the answer choice that makes the sentence parallel.

The man found cleaning supplies in the closet under the sink, but not ______________.

• in the garage

• a basket

• useful

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which part of the sentence needs to be corrected in order for the sentence to be parallel?

(A) Sleeping, (B)resting, and (C) to drink orange juice is the best way (D) to cure a cold.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which part of the sentence needs to be corrected in order for the sentence to be parallel?

The mountain sheep (A) is known for its incredible (B) agility, (C)timid, and (D) the ability to withstand severe cold.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which part of the sentence needs to be corrected in order for the sentence to be parallel?

One of the (A) most popular films (B) in movie history, Star Wars, was (C) written and (D) direction by George Lucas.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Complete the sentence so that it is parallel.

Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal and __________.

• a game of cards

• to play cards

• playing a game of cards

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A