Parallelism Quizs for Review

What is the impact of poor parallelism on writing?

• It enhances clarity and professionalism in writing.

• It can lead to confusion, misinterpretation, and a lack of professionalism in writing.

• It has no significant effect on writing quality.

• It improves the overall structure of the text.

What is parallelism in writing?

• The use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words, phrases, or clauses to create balance and rhythm in writing.

• A technique that involves using contrasting ideas in a sentence to create tension.

• The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

• A method of organizing ideas in a chronological order.

Identify the correct parallel structure: 'He likes to swim, biking, and to run.'

• He likes to swim, bike, and run.

• He likes swimming, biking, and running.

• He likes to swim, to bike, and to run.

• He likes to swim, to bike, and running.

What is the effect of using parallelism in speeches?

• It can confuse the audience and dilute the message.

• It can emphasize key points, make the message more memorable, and engage the audience.

• It has no significant impact on the effectiveness of the speech.

• It is only useful in written communication, not in speeches.

Identify the correct parallel structure: 'She is smart, kind, and has a good sense of humor.'

• She is smart, kind, and humorous.

• She is smart, kind, and has a good sense of humor.

• She is smart, kind, and funny.

• She is smart, kind, and has a great sense of humor.

What is an example of parallelism in a sentence?

• I came, I saw, I conquered.

• I enjoy reading, writing, and to swim.

• She likes to dance, to sing, and cooking.

• He runs fast, jumps high, and swimming well.

What is an example of parallelism in literature?

• 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' from Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'

• 'To be or not to be, that is the question' from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'

• 'I have a dream' from Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech

• 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' from George Orwell's 'Animal Farm'

What is a common mistake in parallelism?

• Mixing different forms of verbs or phrases in a list, which disrupts the flow and clarity.

• Using the same verb tense throughout a paragraph.

• Including too many items in a list without proper punctuation.

• Starting each item in a list with a different part of speech.

Identify the correct parallel structure: 'The committee will meet to discuss the budget, the schedule, and to plan the event.'

• The committee will meet to discuss the budget, the schedule, and the event planning.

• The committee will meet to discuss the budget, the schedule, and planning the event.

• The committee will meet to discuss the budget, the schedule, and to discuss the event.

• The committee will meet to discuss the budget, the schedule, and planning for the event.

Why is parallelism important in writing?

• It enhances clarity, improves readability, and creates a pleasing rhythm in sentences, making the writing more effective.

• It allows for longer sentences without losing meaning.

• It is a technique used to confuse the reader.

• It is only important in poetry and not in prose.