Parallel Structure

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

• I like swimming, to jog, and biking.

• I like to swim, jog, and bike.

• I like swimming, jogging, and to bike.

• I like to swim, jogging, and biking.

Answer explanation

All elements in the list use the base form of the verb, maintaining parallel structure.

True or False: The sentence 'She enjoys reading, writing, and to draw.' uses parallel structure.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The sentence mixes verb forms; 'to draw' should be 'drawing' to match the gerund form.

Complete the sentence to maintain a parallel structure: The team needs to practice passing, shooting, and ______.

• dribble

• dribbling

• to dribble

• dribbled

Answer explanation

Using 'dribbling' ensures all elements are gerunds, maintaining parallel structure.

Which phrase best completes the sentence with parallel structure? 'The festival includes dancing, singing, and ______.'

• to eat food

• eating food

• food

• eats food

Answer explanation

All elements should be gerunds for parallel structure: dancing, singing, and eating.

Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly:

• He wanted to learn karate, to play piano, and swimming.

• He wanted to learn karate, play piano, and swim.

• He wanted to learn karate, playing piano, and to swim.

• He wanted learning karate, play piano, and swimming.

Answer explanation

All elements use the infinitive form, maintaining parallel structure.

True or False: In the sentence 'She is not only smart but also hardworking,' parallel structure is used.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

'Not only' and 'but also' are used correctly to maintain parallel structure.

Which sentence lacks parallel structure?

• Liam likes to read books, watch movies, and play games.

• Emma is both talented and hardworking.

• We went to the park, played soccer, and ate lunch.

• She enjoys hiking, to bike, and swimming.

Answer explanation

The elements 'hiking' and 'swimming' are gerunds, but 'to bike' is an infinitive.

Complete the sentence with parallel structure: 'The new video game is fun, challenging, and ______.'

• it is exciting

• exciting

• excited

• to excite

Answer explanation

All elements are adjectives, maintaining parallel structure: fun, challenging, and exciting.

Choose the sentence that maintains correct parallel structure:

• She is responsible for managing the team, organizing events, and to write reports.

• She is responsible for managing the team, organizing events, and writing reports.

• She is responsible for managing the team, to organize events, and writing reports.

• She is responsible for managing the team, organizing events, and write reports.

Answer explanation

All elements use gerunds, maintaining parallel structure.

Which option completes the sentence with proper parallel structure? 'He is known for his honesty, bravery, and ______.'

• courageous

• being courageous

• courage

• courageously

Answer explanation

All elements should be nouns: honesty, bravery, and courage.