Mastering Parallel Structure in Writing

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly?

• She likes reading, to swim, and biking.

• She likes reading, swimming, and biking.

• She likes to read, swimming, and to bike.

• She likes reading, to swim, and to bike.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Identify the sentence that lacks parallel structure.

• The teacher said that he was a good student, that he was attentive, and that he was polite.

• The teacher said that he was a good student, attentive, and polite.

• The teacher said that he was a good student, that he was attentive, and polite.

• The teacher said that he was a good student, attentive, and that he was polite.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Revise the following sentence for parallelism: "The project requires planning, organizing, and to execute."

• The project requires planning, organizing, and execution.

• The project requires to plan, organizing, and execution.

• The project requires planning, to organize, and execution.

• The project requires to plan, organize, and execute.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Choose the sentence that correctly applies parallel structure.

• He wanted to learn how to cook, to dance, and painting.

• He wanted to learn cooking, dancing, and painting.

• He wanted to learn how to cook, dance, and paint.

• He wanted to learn cooking, to dance, and to paint.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallelism?

• The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accurate, and to be submitted on time.

• The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accurate, and timely.

• The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accuracy, and timely.

• The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accurate, and submitted on time.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Identify the sentence that needs revision for parallelism.

• The committee was responsible for reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and making recommendations.

• The committee was responsible for reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and to make recommendations.

• The committee was responsible for reviewing applications, to interview candidates, and making recommendations.

• The committee was responsible for reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and recommending.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Revise the following sentence for parallelism: "The new policy affects the employees' pay, benefits, and how they schedule their time."

• The new policy affects the employees' pay, benefits, and scheduling.

• The new policy affects the employees' pay, benefits, and their time schedule.

• The new policy affects the employees' pay, benefits, and time scheduling.

• The new policy affects the employees' pay, benefits, and schedule.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 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 was strong.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following sentences needs revision for parallelism?

• The artist is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and unique style.

• The artist is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and she has a unique style.

• The artist is known for her creativity, her attention to detail, and her unique style.

• The artist is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and style.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Revise the following sentence for parallelism: "The job requires someone who is honest, hardworking, and can be trusted."

• The job requires someone who is honest, hardworking, and trustworthy.

• The job requires someone who is honest, hardworking, and can trust.

• The job requires someone who is honest, hardworking, and trusting.

• The job requires someone who is honest, hardworking, and trusted.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A