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WorksheetsParallel sentences
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which sentence is written correctly?
Custer, Meiler, Bates, and other active seniors show us that life can have vibrancy, excitement, and is adventurous, no matter how old you are.
Custer, Meiler, Bates, and other active seniors show us that life can have vibrancy, excitement, and adventure, no matter how old you are.
Identify the sentence that demonstrates parallel structures. a) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and that you should add vanilla extract. b) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and adding vanilla extract. c) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and add vanilla extract. d) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and that you add vanilla extract.
d) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and that you add vanilla extract.
c) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and add vanilla extract.
a) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and that you should add vanilla extract.
b) The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and adding vanilla extract.
Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence: He not only plays the guitar but also _____________. a) sings beautifully b) beautifully sings c) sing beautifully d) singing beautifully
b) beautifully sings
d) singing beautifully.
c) sing beautifully
a) sings beautifully
We can go to the park with you, ..............?
can we
can't we
do we
aren't we
Monkeys can’t sing, ______________?
A. can they
B. can it
C. can’t they
D. can’t it
A. Micayla wanted to return the blouse, get a refund, or she wanted to talk to the store manager.
B. Micayla wanted to return the blouse, get a refund, or talk to a manager.
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.
Identify the sentence that demonstrates parallel structures. a) The teacher told us to study hard, be respectful, and that we should listen. b) The teacher told us to study hard, be respectful, and listen. c) The teacher told us to study hard, being respectful, and listen. d) The teacher told us to study hard, being respectful, and that we should listen.
a) The teacher told us to study hard, be respectful, and that we should listen.
b) The teacher told us to study hard, be respectful, and listen.
c) The teacher told us to study hard, being respectful, and listen.
d) The teacher told us to study hard, being respectful, and that we should listen.
Which option 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.
Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _______________.
a game of cards.
to play cards.
playing a game of cards.
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.
14. Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?
The team worked hard, practiced diligently, and they were determined to win.
The team worked hard, diligently practiced, and they were determined to win.
The team worked hard, practiced diligently, and was determined to win.
The team worked hard, diligently practiced, and was determined to win.
I don’t suppose the election results will reflect the true reaction of the public to the government in power, ------?
do I
won’t they
don’t I
will they
Which sentence has correct parallel structure?
Even though I whined, cried, and complained, 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 whine, cried, and am complaining, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
Even though I whined, am crying, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure?
She likes to swim, to bike, and jogging.
He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
They decided to hike, to camp, and to fish.
I want to go to the store, buy some ice cream, and eating it.
Our new teacher is from Bahrain, …?
isn't he
isn't I
aren't they
isn't it
Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure? a) I like swimming, running, and to play basketball. b) I like swimming, running, and basketball playing. c) I like swimming, running, and playing basketball. d) I like swimming, running, and basketball to play.
b. I like swimming, running, and basketball playing.
c
d. I like swimming, running, and basketball to play.
a. I like swimming, running, and to play basketball.
what is faulty parallelism
a sentence with more than one related idea that are not expressed in the same grammatical form
a sentence with more than one related idea that is expressed in the same grammatical order
a sentence with more than one idea that dose not go with the each other
a sentence with more then one idea that goes together
