PRACTICE Parallel Structure

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
  
  
• He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
  
  
• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
  
  
• Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves rolled onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.

• correct
• error in structure

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

• to working hard

• work hard

• no change

• worked hard

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

• learning

• to learning

• learned

• no change

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Janet has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving.

• correct
• error in structure

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Read this sentence.

The customer service representative was asked to deal with customers kindly, professionally, and in a helpful manner.

In this sentence, how is kindly, professionally, and in a helpful correctly written?

• as it is

• kindly, professionally, and helpfully.

• kindly, to be professional, and helpful.

• customers kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

• Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

.  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 

• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
  
  
• Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A