Mastering Parallel Structure in Writing

What activities were observed in the newly discovered species of macaque?

• Swimming, jumping, and playing

• Running, climbing, and eating

• Grooming, eating, and climbing

• Sleeping, hunting, and grooming

Why is it incorrect to use 'climb' instead of 'climbing' when listing the activities of macaques?

• It is grammatically correct

• It suggests a past action

• It does not maintain the parallel structure

• It is not a recognized verb

What grammatical form is used for 'grooming', 'eating', and 'climbing'?

• Past participle

• Present participle

• Simple present

• Future tense

What does breaking the parallel structure in a sentence affect?

• The clarity of the sentence

• The length of the sentence

• The punctuation of the sentence

• The truthfulness of the statement

Which of the following maintains the parallel structure?

• Grooming, eating, and having climbed

• Grooming, eating, and climb

• Grooming, eating, and climbing

• Grooming, eating, and climbed

What is the consequence of using 'climbed' instead of 'climbing' in the list of activities?

• It shortens the sentence

• It enhances the description

• It makes the list more interesting

• It disrupts the grammatical consistency

Which verb form should be used to maintain consistency in listing actions?

• Mixed verb forms

• Only base form

• Only past participle

• Same verb form throughout