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Understanding Parallel Structure in Sentences

Authored by Tiffany Clark

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Understanding Parallel Structure in Sentences
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

to ride a bicycle

riding a bicycle

ride a bicycle

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

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