The Declaration of Independence

The U.S. Constitution ​ (a)   our current form of government.

• established
• affected
• invested
• abdicated

Due to ill health, the king​ (a)   the throne and was succeeded by his oldest child.

• abdicated
• established
• affected
• invested

In a republican government, elected officials are ​ ​ (a)   with the authority of the office by the voters.

• invested
• established
• affected
• abidcated

Representatives of people who would be most ​ (a)   by the new law testified about its provisions to the congressional committee.

• affected
• established
• invested
• abdicated

Match the following

• Affect

• to grant or endow

• Invest

• to formally set up; institute

• Abdicate

• to cause or influence

• Establish

• to relinquish or cede responsibility for.

Select the sentence that does NOT demonstrate parallel structure.

• The student brushed their teeth, packed their bag, and caught the bus.

• The oranges, the bananas, and grapes look delicious

• The teacher walked between the desks, across the floor, and out the door.

• Mrs. Lauesen enjoys running in the park and swimming in the lake.

What is parallel structure?

• The matching of the forms of words, phrases, or clauses

• Comparison using the words "like" or "as"

• Comparison without using the words "like" or "as"

• The repetition of words for emphasis