

Exploring Parallel Structure in Syntax
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Medium
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Amelia Wright
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of parallel structure in writing?
Spelling challenges
Punctuation usage
Grammar rules
Stylistic harmony
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a gerund?
Climbing
Climb
Will climb
To climb
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the incorrect sentence about fishing, skiing, and climbing, what disrupts the parallel structure?
Use of passive voice
Spelling errors
Use of different verb forms
Incorrect punctuation
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CCSS.L.9-10.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be consistent in a sentence to maintain parallel structure?
Length of the sentence
Topic discussed
Grammatical format
Font size
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CCSS.L.9-10.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?
The cake was baked, frosted, and I put sprinkles on it.
The cake, baked, frosting applied, and sprinkles were added.
The cake was baked, frosted, and sprinkled.
The cake was baked and putting sprinkles.
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CCSS.L.9-10.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the infinitive form of 'skiing'?
Ski
Skis
To ski
Skiing
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example shows a break in parallel structure for stylistic effect?
Sharks are large, damp, and dangerous.
Dangerous sharks are large and damp.
Sharks, large and damp, are dangerous.
Sharks are large, damp, and not to be trifled with.
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CCSS.L.9-10.1A
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