What is parallel structure in grammar?
Parallel Structure

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Alex Jazyk
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Avoiding the use of gerunds
Following the same pattern in words and phrases
Writing sentences in past tense
Using synonyms in a sentence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example shows correct parallel structure?
I enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.
I enjoy hiking, swimming, and to fish.
She wants to go to college and to get a job.
Joey is studying music, dance, and how to make art.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the sentence 'I enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.' an example of parallel structure?
The sentence is in past tense.
The sentence uses a list of verbs.
All activities are outdoor activities.
All activities are presented as gerunds.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the sentence 'Joey is studying music, dance, and how to make art.' be corrected for parallel structure?
Joey is studying music, dancing, and art.
Joey studies music, dance, and art.
Joey is studying music, dance, and art.
Joey is studying to make music, dance, and art.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is wrong with the sentence 'Ben is a talented singer, is good at speaking, and writer.'?
It is too long.
It lacks parallel structure.
It is in the wrong tense.
It uses incorrect gerund forms.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should 'Ben is a talented singer, is good at speaking, and writer.' be corrected?
Ben, a talented singer, is also good at speaking and writing.
Ben is a talented singer, speaker, and writer.
Ben is good at singing, speaking, and writing.
Ben is a singer, good at speaking, and a writer.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct way to make 'Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew, and he eats Doritos.' parallel?
Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew and eating Doritos.
Nick is drinking Mountain Dew and is eating Doritos.
Nick drinks Mountain Dew and eats Doritos during his days.
Nick's days are spent with Mountain Dew and Doritos.
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