Understanding Parallel Structure in Sentences

Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure? A) She enjoys reading novels, writing poetry, and to paint landscapes. B) She enjoys reading novels, writing poetry, and painting landscapes.

• A) She enjoys reading novels, writing poetry, and to paint landscapes.

• B) She enjoys reading novels, writing poetry, and painting landscapes.

Fill in the blank to make the sentence parallel: He likes hiking, swimming, and ______.

• to ride a bicycle

• riding a bicycle

• ride a bicycle

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure: A) The teacher said we need to study hard, stay focused, and that we should complete our assignments on time. B) The teacher said we need to study hard, stay focused, and complete our assignments on time.

• A) The teacher said we need to study hard, stay focused, and that we should complete our assignments on time.

• B) The teacher said we need to study hard, stay focused, and complete our assignments on time.

Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure: A) My best friend is kind, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor. B) My best friend is kind, intelligent, and humorous.

• My best friend is kind, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor.

• My best friend is kind, intelligent, and humorous.

Fill in the blank to maintain parallel structure: The job requires strong communication skills, being detail-oriented, and ______.

• A) to work well under pressure

• B) working well under pressure

• C) work well under pressure

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? A) She spends her weekends cleaning the house, shopping for groceries, and to relax with a good book. B) She spends her weekends cleaning the house, shopping for groceries, and relaxing with a good book.

• A) She spends her weekends cleaning the house, shopping for groceries, and to relax with a good book.

• B) She spends her weekends cleaning the house, shopping for groceries, and relaxing with a good book.

Identify the correct parallel structure: A) The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that he would have time to show his slide presentation, and that questions would be asked by prospective buyers. B) The salesman expected to present his product at the meeting, to have time to show his slide presentation, and to be asked questions by prospective buyers.

• A) The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that he would have time to show his slide presentation, and that questions would be asked by prospective buyers.

• B) The salesman expected to present his product at the meeting, to have time to show his slide presentation, and to be asked questions by prospective buyers.

Fill in the blank to ensure parallelism: Going to the movies is more fun than ______.

• rent movies from home

• renting movies from home

• to rent movies from home

Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure: A) In the exchange program, you will not only be learning Spanish, but also to live in the Spanish culture will be amazing. B) In the exchange program, you will not only be learning Spanish, but also living in the Spanish culture will be amazing.

• A) In the exchange program, you will not only be learning Spanish, but also to live in the Spanish culture will be amazing.

• B) In the exchange program, you will not only be learning Spanish, but also living in the Spanish culture will be amazing.

Fill in the blank to maintain parallel structure: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and ______.

• to do some warm-up exercises before the game

• doing some warm-up exercises before the game

• do some warm-up exercises before the game