Parallel Elements in Sentences

Identify the sentence with INCORRECT parallel structure.

• Cory spends his free time swimming, running, and playing outside.

• Kelsey likes to dance, to garden, and to paint.

• Felicia enjoys fishing, computers, and she plays tennis.

• Andrew cooks, cleans, and relaxes on the weekend.

In which of the following does Sam describe school with FAULTY parallel structure?

• My favorite classes are physics, ceramics, and typing on computers.

• I like to learn Spanish, world history, and algebra at my high school.

• Our computer labs, lockers, and bleachers are new this year.

• Class periods usually include a Do Now, lecture, and activity.

Which uses FAULTY parallel structure?

• The lyrics and beat are most important parts of a song.

• The instruments and when she sings are the most important parts of a song.

• The pulsating drums and blaring guitar are the most important parts of a song.

• The artist and music video are the most important parts of a song.

A resume using CORRECT parallel structure would include which sentence?

• She works well with others, handles stress easily, and completed assigned tasks.

• She working well with others, handled stress easily, and completed assigned tasks.

• She works well with others, handles stress easily, and completes assigned tasks.

• She worked well with others, handles stress easily, and completes assigned tasks.

Which of the following descriptions of a park uses CORRECT parallel structure?

• There were tall trees, birds, and in the winter there is skating.

• There were birds chirping, people skating, and dogs running.

• There were trees, people, dogs and the people were laughing.

• There were beautiful trees, musical birds, and I enjoyed petting the dogs.

Which of the following book reviews uses CORRECT parallel structure?

• The book is deeply researched, interesting plot, and well-written.

• The book is creatively written, fascinating characters, and humorous.

• The book is humorous, creative, and well-written.

• The book keeps the reader's attention, includes beautiful descriptions, and it's important to note the fascinating characters.

Which part of the following sentence is NOT parallel? Delaney hopes to visit colleges, foreign countries and like working with animals.

• colleges

• foreign countries

• like working with animals

Which part of the following sentence is NOT parallel? Keelan spends time camping, hiking and horses.

• camping

• hiking

• horses

Which of the following fixes the following sentence? Many birds eat berries, worms, and look for seeds.

• Many birds eat berries, worms, and they look for seeds.

• Many birds eat berries, worms, and looking for seeds.

• Many birds eat berries, worms, and seeds.

Each student must have a book, pencil, and ______. (Select all that apply.)

• paper

• talking

• be on time

• ID