WorksheetsParallel Structure EOC Prep
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 55mins
Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.
*Volcanoes have inspired both fascination and ________.
people feared them throughout history
fear in people throughout history
Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.
*This fear is caused partially by our lack of understanding of the causes of volcanoes and___________.
partially by our own inability to control them
partially because we are unable to control them
Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.
*Not only are volcanoes very destructive,___________.
they provide benefits
but they can also be very beneficial
Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.
*Lava rock is used in building roads, and __________.
pumice, a glass that comes from lava, is used for grinding and polishing materials
they use pumice, a glass that comes from lava, for grinding and polishing materials
Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.
*Countries with many volcanoes, such as Italy, Mexico, and New Zealand, use underground steam as a source of energy, and __________.
homes in Reykjavik, Iceland, are heated with water from volcanic hot springs
Reykjavik, Iceland uses water from volcanic hot springs to heat homes
Which of the following has correct parallel structure?
Gary is short, smells, and annoying.
Gary is a short kid, smelled, and annoyance.
Gary is short, smelly, and annoying.
Gary is short, smell, annoy.
Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?
Sleeping, eating, and teach are my favorite things.
Sleep, food, and to teach are my favorite things.
I like to sleep, eating, and teach.
Sleeping, eating, and teaching are my favorite things.
Which sentence has correct parallel structure?
Even though I whined, cried, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
Even though I whine, cried, and am complaining, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
Even though I was whining, cried, and will complain, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
Even though I whined, am crying, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
Jeffery's farts smell like old onions, rotten eggs, and moldy cheese.
PARALLEL
NOT PARALLEL
I have traveled by bus, by train, and by subway, but never by boat.
PARALLEL
NOT PARALLEL
The advertisement claims that this toothpaste kills more germs and prevents more cavities than any other toothpaste.
PARALLEL
NOT PARALLEL
My grandfather's favorite pastime is to eat in trendy restaurants and visiting art galleries.
PARALLEL
NOT PARALLEL
Joan decided to paint her office, to add some new curtains, and that the rugs needs dry cleaning.
PARALLEL
NOT PARALLEL
Mike likes to listen to rock music and reading mystery novels.
PARALLEL
NOT PARALLEL
Julia is in charge of stocking the shelves, writing orders, and selling computers.
PARALLEL
NOT PARALLEL
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
The new baby sitter was strict about having children get to bed on time and brushing their teeth.
The new baby sitter was strict about having children get to bed on time and brush their teeth.
In addition to being a successful mother, actress, and _____, Thelma is the president of her own company.
she writes
to write
writing
writer
Getting something is not always as easy as _________.
wanting it
when you want it
to want it
you want it
Automobile accidents are far more frequent than ________.
having an accident in an airplane
airplanes have accidents
airplane accidents
when there are airplane accidents
Students must conduct their laboratory experiments accurately and ______.
safely
safety
with safety
in a safe manner
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
Recent historians attribute events to the acts of leaders of nations as well as wishes of the people.
Recent historians attribute events to the acts of leaders of nations as well as to wishing by people.
Recent historians attribute events to the acts of leaders of nations as well as to the wishes of the people.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
Virginia Woolf's success as a novelist was as great a tribute to her style as plots.
Virginia Woolf's success as a novelist was as great a tribute to her style as to her plots.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
Dentists advise us to cut down on sweets and to brush our teeth after each meal.
Dentists advise us to cut down on sweets and brushing our teeth after each meal.
Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
To milk a goat is more difficult than a cow.
To milk a goat is more difficult than to milk a cow.
The budget discussion centered on the large appropriations for defense and ______________________
paying the bills promptly
the prompt payment of bills
The frightened private did not know whether he had been ordered to stand trial for disorderly conduct or ______________
because he had disobeyed
to disobey
for disobedience
During our warm up you must read silently and _________________
on your own
individually
alone
Running a mile takes longer than ______________
swimming a mile
to swim a mile
it would take someone to swim a mile
In college, you will be _______________________ to study on your own and to take good notes
both required
required both
Many colonists settled in America to seek new wealth or _________
to seek freedom of religion
seeking religious freedom
because they wanted freedom of religion
Not only are you studying for History ___________ you are studying for Spanish.
but
but also
In Creon's mind, all citizens are __________________ to obey and to discourage others from disobeying.
required both
both required
Even if you don't watch the show, it is easy to distinguish the voice of Michael Scott from __________________
Dwight Schrute
Dwight Schrute's voice
the voice of Dwight Schrute
While surveying the land, explorers were amazed both at how __________________ at how dark the forest became.
bright the sun shone and
brightly the sun shone and
bright the sun shone
If you go to see the musical on opening night, ______ the cast will feel supported.
but
so
while
then
