The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and
a)
makes sure to lock the door.
b)
locking the door.
c)
locks the door.
d)
lock the door.
2.
Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.
Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.
a)
learning
b)
to learning
c)
learned
d)
no change
3.
Monica brewed espresso, steamed milk, and ________ jokes as she prepared Mike’s latte.
a)
tells
b)
will tell
c)
told
d)
was telling
4.
Correct this sentence: Martha likes to swim, skiing, and to dance.
a)
Martha likes to swim, to ski, and to dance.
b)
Martha likes to swimming, to skiing, and to dancing.
c)
Martha likes to swim, skiing, and to sing.
5.
Which example shows correct parallel structure?
a)
Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.
b)
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.
c)
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.
d)
Recommended exercise includes running, to swim, and cycling.
6.
Correct this sentence: I came; I saw; I have conquered.
a)
I came; I saw; I conquered
b)
I came; I have seen; I have conquered.
c)
Come see me conquer.
7.
I’m working on a presentation on the varied use of Silly Putty for Ms. Cantrell’s class and a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem.
a)
and a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem
b)
and on a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem
c)
and a paper about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem for Mr. Mattern’s class
d)
and on a paper on the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem for Mr. Mattern’s class
8.
Martha is calm, soft-spoken, and .
a)
has patience
b)
is a patient person
c)
patient
9.
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
a)
Original, imaginative, and fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.
b)
Original, imaginative, and seeming fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.
10.
Identify the sentence with a parallel structure error.
a)
The teacher asked the students to read quietly, write neatly, and think deeply.
b)
For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and drank orange juice.
c)
She plans to study abroad, learn a new language, and make new friends.
d)
They decided to hike the trail, camp under the stars, and cook by the fire.
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Parallel Structure Quiz
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1.
c)
locks the door.
2.
a)
learning
3.
c)
told
4.
a)
Martha likes to swim, to ski, and to dance.
5.
b)
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.
6.
a)
I came; I saw; I conquered
7.
d) and on a paper on the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem for Mr. Mattern’s class
8.
c)
patient
9.
a)
Original, imaginative, and fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.
10.
b)
For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and drank orange juice.