Parallel Structure

Bathing Noodle, our poodle, requires four arms to hold him in the tub, towels to mop up the water, and _______.

• raincoats which will keep us dry

• raincoats to keep us dry

• raincoats as protection against the oncoming deluge

We hate having dinner at Aunt Ida’s house because she is a vegan health nut. Baked tofu, ________, and decaffeinated tea do not make a satisfying meal!

• vegetables steamed with no oil or seasoning

• steamed vegetables

• vegetables that are flavorless

Tonia kicked the back of Vincent’s desk, ________, and poked his arm with her sharp pencil, but he would not bend to the side so that she could get a glimpse of his quiz answers.

• blew on his neck

• she blew on his neck

• blowing on his neck

Celine tried looking behind the toilet, _________ in the laundry basket, and checking under the bed, but she could not find Squeeze, her nine-foot albino python.

• searching
• searched
• searches
• will search

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Some people spend their free time watching old movies on television, reading about celebrities, and then they check their text messages.

• No change.

• Some people spend their free time watching old movies on television, and reading about celebrities, and check their text messages.

• Some people spend their free time watching old movies on television, reading about celebrities, and checking their text messages.

• Some people spend their free time watching old movies on television, reading about celebrities, and checking there text messages.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.3A

CCSS.W.7.2D

Every job seeker should have a error-free resume, good references, and be on time for employment interviews.

• No change.

• Every job seeker should prepare an error-free resume, have good references, and be on time for employment interviews.

• Every job seeker should have an error-free resume, needs good references, and be on time for employment interview.

• Every job seeker should have an error-free resume, good referenes, and be punctual.

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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

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

• learning

• to learning

• learned

• no change

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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

There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

• to working hard

• work hard

• no change

• worked hard

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Janet has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving.

• correct
• error in structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.2