Parallel Structure Quiz

Choose the sentence that maintains parallel structure:

• The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and he was strong.

• The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and strength.

• The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and being strong.

• The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and he had strength.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure?

• She enjoys hiking, to swim, and biking.

• She enjoys hiking, swimming, and biking.

• She enjoys to hike, swimming, and biking.

• She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to bike.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the option that corrects the parallel structure in this sentence: "The new policy affects the employees' working hours, their pay, and how they are evaluated."

• working hours, their pay, and how they are evaluated

• working hours, pay, and evaluation

• working hours, their pay, and their evaluation

• working hours, pay, and how they are evaluated

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Evaluate the following sentence and choose the option that best maintains parallel structure: "The teacher said that he was a good student because he was motivated, disciplined, and he worked hard."

• motivated, disciplined, and he worked hard

• motivated, disciplined, and hardworking

• motivated, disciplined, and worked hard

• motivated, disciplined, and hard worker

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Consider the following sentence: "The committee needs to decide whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and how to implement the plan." Which option corrects the parallel structure?

• whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and how to implement the plan

• whether the proposal is feasible, whether the budget is sufficient, and how to implement the plan

• whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and implementing the plan

• whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and the implementation of the plan

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Revise the following sentence to ensure parallel structure: "The project requires planning, organizing, and to execute."

• planning, organizing, and to execute

• planning, organizing, and execution

• planning, organizing, and executing

• to plan, organize, and execute

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

• The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, summarize it, and their thoughts should be written down.

• The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, summarize it, and write down their thoughts.

• The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, to summarize it, and their thoughts should be written down.

• The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, summarizing it, and writing down their thoughts.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

• The recipe calls for chopping the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and grating the cheese.

• The recipe calls for chopping the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and grating the cheese.

• The recipe calls for chopping the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and to grate the cheese.

• The recipe calls for to chop the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and to grate the cheese.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

• The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and it will improve efficiency.

• The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.

• The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and improving efficiency.

• The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and to improve efficiency.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Select the option that corrects the parallel structure in this sentence: "The workshop focuses on improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and how to analyze texts."

• improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and how to analyze texts

• improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and analyzing texts

• improving writing skills, vocabulary enhancement, and how to analyze texts

• improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and text analysis

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A