Parallel Structure

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates parallel structure.

Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

• learning

• learned

• learn

• correct as is

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates parallel structure.

The customer service representative was asked to deal with customers kindly, professionally, and in a helpful manner.

• kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful.

• kindly, professionally, and helpfully.

• 
  kindly, to be professional, and helpful.

• correct as is

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Correct this sentence: City Hall marks the center of Philadelphia, holds a statue of William Penn, and city records are housed there.

• City Hall marks the center of Philadelphia, holds a statue of William Penn, and they house city records there.

• City Hall marks the center of Philadelphia, holds a statue of William Penn, and houses city records.

• correct as is

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• The children decorated their cards with markers, with glitter, and with stickers.

• The children decorated their cards with markers, glitter, and stickers.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• You can find more information about the concert in the brochure, the newsletter, or at the library.

• You can find more information about the concert in the brochure, in the newsletter, or at the library.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• It is important to keep track of your expenses and making sure you stay within your budget.

• It is important to keep track of your expenses and to make sure you stay within your budget.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• We love visiting city neighborhoods and to dine at local restaurants.

• We love visiting city neighborhoods and dining at local restaurants.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• Running home and wondering what time it was, Bill saw Mom’s car.

• Running home and as he wondered what time it was, Bill saw Mom’s car.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• Dad was worried because we forgot a few items, left the house late, and traffic was moving very slowly.

• Dad was worried because we forgot a few items, left the house late, and were stuck in slow traffic.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5