Think Fast Thursday

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

• She likes running, to swim, and reading.

• She likes to run, to swim, and to read.

• She likes running, swimming, and to read.

• She likes to run, swimming, and reading.

Which of the following sentences lacks parallel structure?

• He is talented in writing poems, playing the guitar, and drawing sketches.

• She enjoys cooking, baking, and decorating cakes.

• I prefer reading novels, to listen to music, and watching TV.

• We can either stay at home or go to the park.

Choose the sentence that follows parallelism in lists:

• My goals are to graduate, getting a job, and to travel.

• My goals are to graduate, get a job, and travel.

• My goals are graduating, to get a job, and traveling.

• My goals are to graduate, getting a job, and traveling.

What is the correct parallel structure for this sentence? 'Either we will watch a movie or _______.

• play board games.

• playing board games.

• to play board games.

• plays board games.

Which of the following is incorrect parallelism with correlative conjunctions?

• She is both kind and intelligent.

• He not only plays basketball but also runs track.

• We must either clean the room or will organize the closet.

• Neither the students nor the teachers were present.

What does 'The writing on the wall' mean?

• A clear warning that something bad will happen.

• A beautiful piece of artwork.

• A surprise announcement.

• A famous quote.

If someone tells you to 'Use your noodle,' what are they asking you to do?

• Eat your food quickly.

• Think carefully and use your brain.

• Run as fast as you can.

• Follow directions exactly.

'The wheels are turning' means:

• Someone is thinking and coming up with ideas.

• A car is moving very fast.

• A person is running in circles.

• The situation is out of control.

If someone has a 'lightbulb moment,' what does that mean?

• They saw something bright.

• They suddenly realized something important.

• They fixed a broken lightbulb.

• They turned on the lights in a room.

What does the phrase 'An apple for the teacher' symbolize?

• A fruit that teachers enjoy eating.

• A way of showing appreciation to a teacher.

• A school subject about healthy eating.

• A famous book about apples.