Parallel Sentences

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

• 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.

• The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.

• We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

• learning

• to learning

• learned

• no change

How can the following sentence be revised for parallel structure? "The new policy will help to reduce waste, to increase efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction."

• The new policy will help reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.

• The new policy will help to reduce waste, increasing efficiency, and to improve customer satisfaction.

• The new policy will help reducing waste, to increase efficiency, and to improve customer satisfaction.

• The new policy will help reducing waste, to increase efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction.

Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

• to working hard

• work hard

• no change

• worked hard

Neither _______ nor the ineffective air conditioner rattling in the window will deter Tiffany from loving the freedom of her first apartment.

• when the inconsiderate neighbors played loud music

• the inconsiderate neighbors playing loud music

• playing loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

• having played loud music by the inconsiderate neighbors

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.

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

• Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

• Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly.

• The goal is to reduce costs, improving quality, and to enhance customer satisfaction.

• We need to either reduce the workforce, cut the budget, or outsource some processes.

• The teacher expects the students to read thoroughly, to write carefully, and thinking critically.

• The plan includes expanding the market, to increase sales, and improving product visibility.

Choose the correct sentence that follows a parallel structure:

• I would like to eat potatoes, to eat turkey and to drink water.

• I would like to eat potatoes, drink water and to eat turkey.

• I would like eating potatoes and turkey and to drink water.