Parallel Structure

Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _________ .

• a game of cards.

• to play cards.

• playing a game of cards.

• plays a game cards.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Paula went to work, ____________, and to the movies.

• to a restaurant

• a restaurant

• go to restaurant

• going to restaurant

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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 to 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 that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.

• Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• Hearing her sing in person was ten times better than hearing her on the radio.

• Hearing her sing in person was ten times better than if you heard her on the radio.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Read this sentence.

The customer service representative was asked to deal with customers kindly, professionally, and in a helpful manner.

In this sentence, how is kindly, professionally, and in a helpful correctly written?

• as it is

• kindly, professionally, and helpfully.

• kindly, to be professional, and helpful.

• customers kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• A) She likes dancing, to sing, and reading.

• B) She likes dancing, singing, and reading.

• C) She likes to dance, singing, and to read.

• D) She likes dancing, to sing, and to read.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

• A) The manager asked the team to be punctual, motivated, and they should work hard.

• B) The manager asked the team to be punctual, motivated, and hardworking.

• C) The manager asked the team to be punctual, motivation, and hardworking.

• D) The manager asked the team to be punctual, motivated, and to work hard.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A