Parallel sentences

Ashfag is a famous football player, ____________?

• is he?

• isn't he?

• was he?

• wasn't he?

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Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs. 
• The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs. 

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Riana is beautiful, ____________?

• isn't she

• is she

• is he

• isn't he

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Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly.

• The goal is to reduce costs, improving quality, and to enhance customer satisfaction.

• We need to either reduce the workforce, cut the budget, or outsource some processes.

• The teacher expects the students to read thoroughly, to write carefully, and thinking critically.

• The plan includes expanding the market, to increase sales, and improving product visibility.

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Choose the correct sentence that follows a parallel structure:

• I would like to eat potatoes, to eat turkey and to drink water.

• I would like to eat potatoes, drink water and to eat turkey.

• I would like eating potatoes and turkey and to drink water.

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.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
  
  
• Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

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The advertisement claims that this toothpaste kills more germs and prevents more cavities than any other toothpaste.

• PARALLEL

• NOT PARALLEL

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Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?

• After basketball practice, James prefers apples to taking naps.
• After basketball practice, James prefers to eat apples rather than taking naps.
• After basketball practice, James prefers eating apples to take naps.
• After basketball practice, James prefers eating apples to taking naps.

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Select the sentence that uses parallel structure.

• Oscar plans to attend either University of Georgia or he'll go to University of Alabama.

• Oscar plans to attend either University of Georgia or University of Alabama.

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Find and correct mistake in parallel structure in the following sentence.

They do not eat pork nor are they eating shellfish.

(a)  

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