Sentence types

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• Her excuses bothered me more than her absence.

• Her excuses bothered me more than her being absent.

Choose the option(s) that puts the names in proper parallel structure.

Names included: Jane Doe, Jamie Wells, Marie Finch

• Doe, Wells, and Marie went to the park.

• Jane, Jamie, and Marie went to the park.

• Jane, Wells, and Marie went to the park.

• Jane, Jamie, and Finch went to the park.

If Deontre's mom ran the cafeteria, we'd eat scrumptious calzones, steaming soups, and have cheesy pizza for lunch every day.

• PARALLEL
• NOT PARALLEL

The children still need these toys, ___________?

• aren't they?

• are they?

• don't they?

• do they?

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

• a game of cards.

• to play cards.

• playing a game of cards.

• plays a game cards.

Which part is out of parallel structure?

Thelma likes playing the clarinet, to march in the band, and watching the football games.

• playing the clarinet

• to march in the band

• watching the football games

• the sentence is correct

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

• Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

Which of the following book reviews uses CORRECT parallel structure?

• The book is deeply researched, interesting plot, and well-written.

• The book is creatively written, fascinating characters, and humorous.

• The book is humorous, creative, and well-written.

• The book keeps the reader's attention, includes beautiful descriptions, and it's important to note the fascinating characters.

Your mother is a doctor, …?

• she is
• isn't it
• doesn't she
• isn't she

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates parallel structure.

Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

• learning

• learned

• learn

• correct as is