Parallel Structure in Sentence Writing
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English
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12th Grade
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sherry kapolka
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19 Slides • 25 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Which element is not parallel to the others?
camping
boat rides
hiking
skiing
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Multiple Choice
Which element is not parallel to the others?
in the pit of his stomach
across his forehead
his eyes
through his veins
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Multiple Choice
Which element is not parallel to the others?
loneliness
despair
sadly
desperation
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Multiple Choice
Which element is not parallel to the others?
wrapped in furs
adorned with jewels
into the Rolls Royce
bathed in perfume
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Multiple Choice
Which element is not parallel to the others?
rib restaurants
chicken shacks
eating tacos
doughnut food trucks
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
Too much stress can cause sleeplessness, depression, and...
lack of appetite is caused.
to lack appetite
lack of appetite.
you don't want to eat.
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
In addition to being a successful, mother, actress, and ___, Thelma is the president of her own company.
writing
to write
she writes
writer
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
In this climate, farmers grow stone fruits such as...
peaches, an apricot, and plums.
peaches, apricots, and plums.
peaches, apricots, a plum.
peach, apricot, plum.
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
This grocery store is recommended for fruit, vegetables, and...
meat.
to buy meat.
buying meat.
bought meat.
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Multiple Choice
Abe has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving.
Correct parallelism
Error in structure
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
I would rather pay for my education than...
financial aid.
I can financial aid.
I would rather financial aid.
receive financial aid.
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
Getting something is not as easy as...
to want it.
wanting it.
when you want it.
you want it.
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Multiple Choice
Flying off the handle is easier than to stay calm.
Correct parallelism
Error in structure
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
Students must conduct their laboratory experiments accurately and...
safety.
in a safe manner.
safely.
with safety.
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
The legislation neither resolves the financial crisis nor ___ consumers.
helps
has helped
will be helping
is helping
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Multiple Choice
My best friend took me to a dance and a show.
Correct parallelism
Error in structure
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Multiple Choice
Parallel structure or parallelism is...
joins to complete sentences together.
a repeated grammatical pattern.
when two things happen at the same time.
how you write the Declaration of Independence.
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Multiple Choice
Parallel structure creates patterns that are easy to follow, so the reader understands the main idea.
true
false
I haven't read any of these slides.
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Multiple Choice
Which is not a reason why writers use parallelism?
to clarify
to emphasize
to contrast ideas
to confuse
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Multiple Choice
Parallel structure can be repeated words, phrases, and even sentences.
true
false
I haven't read any of these slides.
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
Rachel has always enjoyed reading the book more than...
to watch the movie.
watching the movie.
watched the movie version.
I watched the movie version.
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
If you want to lose weight, eat small portions and...
limit second helpings.
limiting second helpings.
limited second helpings.
to limit second helpings.
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Multiple Choice
Select the choice that makes the sentence parallel.
Karen wished Ray chewed with his mouth closed, for otherwise, he was everything she wanted in a date; he was tall, intelligent, and...
one handsome man to look at.
he was good looking.
handsome.
looked good
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is written with parallel structure?
Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts, and revision.
Many gases are invisible, odorless, and they have no taste.
Good writing requires planning outlines,
several drafts, and revised work.
Good writing requires you to plan outlines, write several drafts, and revise your work.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is not written with parallel structure?
Mrs. Mann is drying flowers in the corner of the classroom.
Mrs. Mann loves to garden and to bake.
Students who practice reading and writing are often more successful in their learning.
Mrs. Mann planted green beans, tomatoes, and red beets in her vegetable garden.
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