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WorksheetsParallel Structure
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Mr. So has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving for Camp MacLean.
correct
error in structure
The bell rang, students began to cry, and the teacher wept as another humanities class ended.
correct
error in structure
Ms. Chvojka had to swim past a school of jellyfish, kick a small sand shark in the nose, and ______ seaweed from her snorkle before she could peacefully explore the reef.
untangling
untangles
untangled
untangle
Mr. Speth tried looking behind the toilet, _________ in the laundry basket, and checking under the bed, but he could not find Cuddles, his nine-foot Burmese python.
searching
searched
searches
will search
On their trip to Dunkin' Donuts, the students watched the employee brew espresso, steam milk, and ________ jokes as she prepared their lattes.
told
tell
will tell
was telling
He tried holding his breath, __________ a piece of gum, and breathing loudly, but he could not quiet his empty stomach, which rumbled during the quiz on parallel structure.
chews
chewing
chewed
to chew
During the exam, she twirled the ends of her hair, chewed the top of her pencil, and all the while she was picking at a scab on her elbow, but she felt confident that she was doing well on the Quizizz.
correct
error in structure
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
Original, imaginative, and almost fantastic describe the techniques of Mr. Carro's teaching.
Original, imaginative, and seeming almost fantastic describe the techniques of Mr. Carro's teaching.
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
His excuses bothered me more than her absence.
His excuses bothered me more than her being absent.
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
Hearing Ariana Grande sing in person was ten times better than hearing Rick Astley on the radio.
Hearing Ariana Grande sing in person was ten times better than if you heard Rick Astley on the radio.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
Coach Kirk and Coach Harford told the volleyball players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.
Coach Kirk and Coach Harford told the volleyball players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.
According to Mr. Atwood (Grammar Guru), 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.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
In English class, the lucky students learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
In English class, the students learned to read poems critically and they appreciated good prose.
When Noodle, the poodle, realized that the leash meant a bath, not a walk to the park, he growled, pulled, and _______.
was leaping like a fish on the line
he was leaping like a fish on a line
leaped like a fish on a line
decided to leap like a fish on a line
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
Ms. French has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
Ms. French has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
Mr. Gilman was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
Mr. Gilman was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.
Which sentence is correct?
Mrs. Joyner likes to read not only with her coffee but also with her puppy by her side.
Mrs. Joyner likes to read not only with her coffee but she also likes to have her puppy by her side.
Where should a thesis sentence be located in your essay?
In the introduction
In body paragraph #1
In the counter argument
Parallelism
What should a thesis sentence do?
Provide spoilers to the best parts of your essay
Stop, drop, and roll your way to an A+
Provide a preview of the main points of your essay
Not much - it's optional in an essay
This is a free question because I mostly love you.
This is the right answer.
Don't pick this one.
