Parallel Structure: In lists, phrases, and clauses - Grade 6 Assessment

This is false. While those words have similar meanings, parallel structure is about using the same *grammatical pattern* for items in a list. For example, using all nouns (happiness, joy, gladness) or all adjectives (happy, joyful, glad).

The list starts with two noun phrases ('a new video game,' 'some cool headphones'). To keep the structure parallel, the last item should also be a noun phrase. 'a gift card' is the only noun phrase.

The sentence uses a pattern of '-ing' verbs to describe activities: 'playing' and 'watching.' To maintain this parallel structure, the third activity should also use an '-ing' verb, 'playing'.

The list is made of infinitive phrases (phrases that start with 'to' + verb): 'to practice' and 'to listen.' The correct answer, 'to show good sportsmanship,' follows this pattern.

Most items in the list are gerund phrases (starting with an '-ing' verb): 'running...', 'jumping...', and 'swinging...'. The phrase 'a bike ride' is a noun phrase and doesn't fit the grammatical pattern.

This is false. The first two parts start with 'that...' ('that we should read,' 'that we needed to answer'). The last part, 'we should study,' breaks the pattern. To make it parallel, it should be 'and that we should study for the quiz.'

The original sentence mixes verb forms ('to chase', 'barking', 'to chew'). The best fix is to use the base form of the verb for all three items in the list, governed by the first infinitive 'to chase'. The 'to' applies to all three verbs: 'to chase..., [to] bark..., and [to] chew...'

The sentence lists things you 'need.' The first two items are infinitive phrases: 'to be a good listener' and 'to offer support.' To keep the pattern, the third item must also be an infinitive phrase, like 'to keep your promises.'

The phrase 'not only... but also' connects two parallel ideas. The first part is a verb phrase 'pay attention...'. The second part must also be a parallel verb phrase. 'complete all homework on time' matches the verb 'pay'.

The first part of the list is 'to visit.' The 'to' can apply to all items in the list. The list should be 'to visit..., eat..., and go...'. Adding a second 'to' before 'go' breaks the parallel structure.