Parallel Elements in Sentences

Identify the sentence with INCORRECT parallel structure.

• Cory spends his free time swimming, running, and playing outside.

• Kelsey likes to dance, to garden, and to paint.

• Felicia enjoys fishing, computers, and she plays tennis.

• Andrew cooks, cleans, and relaxes on the weekend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

In which of the following does Sam describe school with FAULTY parallel structure?

• My favorite classes are physics, ceramics, and typing on computers.

• I like to learn Spanish, world history, and algebra at my high school.

• Our computer labs, lockers, and bleachers are new this year.

• Class periods usually include a Do Now, lecture, and activity.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which uses FAULTY parallel structure?

• The lyrics and beat are most important parts of a song.

• The instruments and when she sings are the most important parts of a song.

• The pulsating drums and blaring guitar are the most important parts of a song.

• The artist and music video are the most important parts of a song.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

A resume using CORRECT parallel structure would include which sentence?

• She works well with others, handles stress easily, and completed assigned tasks.

• She working well with others, handled stress easily, and completed assigned tasks.

• She works well with others, handles stress easily, and completes assigned tasks.

• She worked well with others, handles stress easily, and completes assigned tasks.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following descriptions of a park uses CORRECT parallel structure?

• There were tall trees, birds, and in the winter there is skating.

• There were birds chirping, people skating, and dogs running.

• There were trees, people, dogs and the people were laughing.

• There were beautiful trees, musical birds, and I enjoyed petting the dogs.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following book reviews uses CORRECT parallel structure?

• The book is deeply researched, interesting plot, and well-written.

• The book is creatively written, fascinating characters, and humorous.

• The book is humorous, creative, and well-written.

• The book keeps the reader's attention, includes beautiful descriptions, and it's important to note the fascinating characters.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which part of the following sentence is NOT parallel? Delaney hopes to visit colleges, foreign countries and like working with animals.

• colleges

• foreign countries

• like working with animals

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which part of the following sentence is NOT parallel? Keelan spends time camping, hiking and horses.

• camping

• hiking

• horses

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which of the following fixes the following sentence? Many birds eat berries, worms, and look for seeds.

• Many birds eat berries, worms, and they look for seeds.

• Many birds eat berries, worms, and looking for seeds.

• Many birds eat berries, worms, and seeds.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Each student must have a book, pencil, and ______. (Select all that apply.)

• paper

• talking

• be on time

• ID

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CCSS.L.3.1A