Parallel Structure

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Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

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Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and personality.

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Which example shows correct parallel structure? Options: 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.

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Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

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There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

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work hard

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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.

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learning

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We looked everywhere for the car keys--under the sofa cushions, _______, and on the counters and tabletops. All along, Andrew had them in the front pocket of his jeans!

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in the trash can

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*Volcanoes have inspired both fascination and ________.

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fear in people throughout history

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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___________.

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partially by our own inability to control them

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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.

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Sleeping, eating, and teaching are my favorite things.

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I have traveled by bus, by train, and by subway, but never by boat. Are these modes of transportation PARALLEL or NOT PARALLEL?

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PARALLEL

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The advertisement claims that this toothpaste kills more germs and prevents more cavities than any other toothpaste. Is this statement PARALLEL or NOT PARALLEL?

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PARALLEL