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Parallel Structure Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

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1.

Choose the sentence that maintains parallel structure:

a)

The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and he was strong.

b)

The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and strength.

c)

The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and being strong.

d)

The athlete was praised for his speed, agility, and he had strength.

2.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure?

a)

She enjoys hiking, to swim, and biking.

b)

She enjoys hiking, swimming, and biking.

c)

She enjoys to hike, swimming, and biking.

d)

She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to bike.

3.

Select the option that corrects the parallel structure in this sentence: "The new policy affects the employees' working hours, their pay, and how they are evaluated."

a)

working hours, their pay, and how they are evaluated

b)

working hours, pay, and evaluation

c)

working hours, their pay, and their evaluation

d)

working hours, pay, and how they are evaluated

4.

Evaluate the following sentence and choose the option that best maintains parallel structure: "The teacher said that he was a good student because he was motivated, disciplined, and he worked hard."

a)

motivated, disciplined, and he worked hard

b)

motivated, disciplined, and hardworking

c)

motivated, disciplined, and worked hard

d)

motivated, disciplined, and hard worker

5.

Consider the following sentence: "The committee needs to decide whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and how to implement the plan." Which option corrects the parallel structure?

a)

whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and how to implement the plan

b)

whether the proposal is feasible, whether the budget is sufficient, and how to implement the plan

c)

whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and implementing the plan

d)

whether the proposal is feasible, if the budget is sufficient, and the implementation of the plan

6.

Revise the following sentence to ensure parallel structure: "The project requires planning, organizing, and to execute."

a)

planning, organizing, and to execute

b)

planning, organizing, and execution

c)

planning, organizing, and executing

d)

to plan, organize, and execute

7.

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

a)

The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, summarize it, and their thoughts should be written down.

b)

The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, summarize it, and write down their thoughts.

c)

The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, to summarize it, and their thoughts should be written down.

d)

The teacher asked the students to read the chapter, summarizing it, and writing down their thoughts.

8.

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

a)

The recipe calls for chopping the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and grating the cheese.

b)

The recipe calls for chopping the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and grating the cheese.

c)

The recipe calls for chopping the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and to grate the cheese.

d)

The recipe calls for to chop the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and to grate the cheese.

9.

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

a)

The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and it will improve efficiency.

b)

The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.

c)

The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and improving efficiency.

d)

The new software is designed to increase productivity, reduce errors, and to improve efficiency.

10.

Select the option that corrects the parallel structure in this sentence: "The workshop focuses on improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and how to analyze texts."

a)

improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and how to analyze texts

b)

improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and analyzing texts

c)

improving writing skills, vocabulary enhancement, and how to analyze texts

d)

improving writing skills, enhancing vocabulary, and text analysis

11.

Identify the sentence that does not use parallel structure correctly:

a)

The manager wanted to know who would be attending the meeting, when it would start, and where it would be held.

b)

The manager wanted to know who would be attending the meeting, when it would start, and the location of the meeting.

c)

The manager wanted to know who would be attending the meeting, when it would start, and where it would be held.

d)

The manager wanted to know who would be attending the meeting, when it would start, and where it would be.

12.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure:

a)

The artist is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and she is innovative.

b)

The artist is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and innovation.

c)

The artist is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and being innovative.

d)

The artist is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and she innovates.

13.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure?

a)

The conference will cover topics such as leadership, communication, and how to manage time.

b)

The conference will cover topics such as leadership, communication, and time management.

c)

The conference will cover topics such as leadership, communication, and managing time.

d)

The conference will cover topics such as leadership, communication, and to manage time.

14.

Identify the sentence that does not maintain parallel structure:

a)

The coach emphasized the importance of practicing regularly, eating healthily, and getting enough sleep.

b)

The coach emphasized the importance of practicing regularly, eating healthily, and to get enough sleep.

c)

The coach emphasized the importance of practicing regularly, eating healthily, and sleeping enough.

d)

The coach emphasized the importance of practicing regularly, eating healthily, and sleeping adequately.

15.
Celine tried looking behind the toilet, _________ in the laundry basket, and checking under the bed, but she could not find Squeeze, her nine-foot albino python.
a)
searching
b)
searched
c)
searches
d)
will search