Parallel Structure Quiz

The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and

• makes sure to lock the door.

• locking the door.

• locks the door.

• lock the door.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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.

• learning

• to learning

• learned

• no change

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Monica brewed espresso, steamed milk, and ________ jokes as she prepared Mike’s latte.

• tells

• will tell

• told

• was telling

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Correct this sentence: Martha likes to swim, skiing, and to dance.

• Martha likes to swim, to ski, and to dance.

• Martha likes to swimming, to skiing, and to dancing.

• Martha likes to swim, skiing, and to sing.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which example 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.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Correct this sentence: I came; I saw; I have conquered.

• I came; I saw; I conquered

• I came; I have seen; I have conquered.

• Come see me conquer.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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.

• and a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem
• and on a paper for Mr. Mattern about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem
• and a paper about the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem for Mr. Mattern’s class
• and on a paper on the dangers of Pythagorean Theorem for Mr. Mattern’s class

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Martha is calm, soft-spoken, and .

• has patience

• is a patient person

• patient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• Original, imaginative, and fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.

• Original, imaginative, and seeming fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Identify the sentence with a parallel structure error.

• The teacher asked the students to read quietly, write neatly, and think deeply.

• For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and drank orange juice.

• She plans to study abroad, learn a new language, and make new friends.

• They decided to hike the trail, camp under the stars, and cook by the fire.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A