PARALLEL STRUCTURES

Identify whether the sentence is in parallel or faulty structure:

He started the engine, released the hand break, and checked the mirror.

• PARALLEL

• FAULTY

When I wake up I like either walking the dog or to go for a jog.

• PARALLEL

• FAULTY

She was disappointed by not only his clothes but also his mannerisms.

• PARALLEL

• FAULTY

She decided to leave her job and travelling the world.

• PARALLEL

• FAULTY

Some people think that being successful is the same thing as to have money.

• PARALLEL

• FAULTY

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Linda likes biking, rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

• Linda likes biking, attending rodeos, and building birdhouses.

• Linda likes to bike-ride, attending rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

• Linda likes to ride bikes, attend rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

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CCSS.W.8.4

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• My objections are, first, that this measure is unjust; and second, its unconstitutionality.

• My objections are, first, the injustice of the measure; and second, it is unconstitutional.

• My objections are, first, this measure's injustice; and second, because it is unconstitutional.

• My objections are, first, that this measure is unjust; and second, that it is unconstitutional

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• We thought his behavior was petty, it was vulgar, and we found it rude.

• We felt his behavior displayed pettiness, vulgarity, and was rude.

• We agreed that his behavior was petty, vulgar, and rude.

• We found his behavior marked by pettiness, vulgarity, and by rudeness.

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CCSS.W.8.1C

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but working is just as important as it is to play.

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but work is just as important as play.

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but working is just as important as play.

• Yes, you deserve some fun, but to work is just as important as playing.

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CCSS.W.8.1C

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Citizens, this is a time not just for talking but to take action!

• Citizens, this is a time not just for talk but for taking action!

• Citizens, this is a time not just to talk but for action-taking!

• Citizens, this is a time not just for talk but for action!

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1C