Which of the following has correct parallel structure?

Gary is short, smelly, and annoying.

Gary is short, smells, and annoying.

Gary is a short kid, smelled, and annoyance.

Read this sentence. Going to school, riding a bike, and to spend time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances. How is this sentence correctly written?

Going to school, riding a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

To go to school, to ride a bike, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

School, riding bikes, and spending time with friends were little things enjoyed today that Anne Frank could not do, due to her circumstances.

Read this sentence. Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and try to find better ways of predicting them. How is this sentence correctly written?

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and trying to find better ways of predicting them.

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and to try to find better ways of predicting them.

Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and tried to find better ways of predicting them.

Neither _______ nor the ineffective air conditioner rattling in the window will deter Tiffany from loving the freedom of her first apartment.

the inconsiderate neighbors playing loud music

when the inconsiderate neighbors played loud music

playing loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

having played loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

We looked everywhere for the car keys--under the sofa cushions, _______, and on the counters and tabletops. All along, Andrew had them in the front pocket of his jeans!

our search included the trash can

searching for them in the trash can

we searched for them in the trash can

When Noodle, the poodle, realized that the leash meant a bath, not a walk to the park, he growled, pulled, and _______.

was leaping like a fish on the line

he was leaping like a fish on a line

decided to leap like a fish on a line

Not only did Carlos miss his one-year anniversary with Adrianna _______.

but he also forgot his mother's birthday

but also forgot his mother's birthday

but also forgetting his mother's birthday

but forgot his mother's birthday

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

The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.

The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.

Choose the sentence that has no errors in structure.

Without good pitching, the Marlins can be expected to lose more than eighty games, to draft early in next year’s draft, and to suffer greatly in attendance.

Without good pitching, the Marlins can be expected to lose more than eighty games, to draft early in next year’s draft, and attendance will suffer greatly.

Without good pitching, the Marlins can lose more than eighty games, be drafted early in next year’s draft, and attendance will suffer greatly.

Without good pitching, the Marlins lost more than eighty games, to draft early in next year’s draft, and to suffer greatly in attendance.

Authors use parallelism to

organize the speech in a way that is appealing to the audience

A sentence has parallel structure when

its elements follow a consistent pattern

Which sentence has no errors in structure

A.During Jim Crow times, Negros spent their time praying for change, participating in protest, and demanding equal rights.

During Jim Crow times, Negros spent their time prayed for change, participating in protest, and demanding equal rights.

During Jim Crow times, Negros spent their time praying for change, participating in protest, and demanded equal rights.

Which sentence has no errors in structure

We’ve looked everywhere for liberty, under the oppression of Jim Crow, through the constitution of the United States and inside the hearts of men and women.

We’ve looked everywhere for liberty, under Jim Crow, through the constitution and then we looked inside the hearts of men and women.

We’ve looked everywhere for liberty, under the oppression of Jim Crow, through the constitution of the United States and inside the hearts of men and women.

Which of the following is the best example of parallelism

the idea of a just America and a fair America, an inclusive America, and a generous America -- that idea ultimately triumphed.

As John noted, there are places and moments in America where this nation’s destiny has been decided

It was not a clash of armies, but a contest to determine the true meaning of America.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Claudine's sons like to eat doughnuts, sip juice, and licking lolly pops.

PARALLEL

NOT PARALLEL

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Trevon's favorite activities are playing football, eating pie, and picking his nose.

PARALLEL

NOT PARALLEL

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Jeffery's farts smell like old onions, rotten eggs, and moldy cheese.

PARALLEL

NOT PARALLEL

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

Even though I whined, cried, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

Even though I was whining, cried, and will complain, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

Even though I whine, cried, and am complaining, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

Even though I whined, am crying, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

Your mom is terrible at dancing and an awful cook.

Your mom is a terrible dancer and awful at cooking.

Your mom is a terrible dancer and an awful cook.

Your mom dances terribly and is an awful cook.

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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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Parallel Structure

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

Claudine's sons like to eat doughnuts, sip juice, and licking lolly pops.

Trevon's favorite activities are playing football, eating pie, and picking his nose.

Jeffery's farts smell like old onions, rotten eggs, and moldy cheese.

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?

Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?

Which of the following has correct parallel structure?

President Snow hopes to learn several languages and teach them to his stuffed animals.

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