Parallel Sentences

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

Does the following sentence have a parallel structure?

"He likes to read and to listen to music."

• Yes

• No

Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?

• Linda likes biking, rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

• Linda likes biking, attending rodeos, and building birdhouses.

• Linda likes to bike-ride, attending rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

• Linda likes to ride bikes, attend rodeos, and to build birdhouses.

Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence: He not only plays the guitar but also _____________.

• beautifully sings

• singing beautifully.

• sing beautifully

• sings beautifully

Which sentence is parallel? 
Micayla wanted to return the blouse, get a refund, or she wanted to talk to the store manager. 
Micayla wanted to return the blouse, get a refund, or talk to a manager. 

• Micayla wanted to return the blouse, get a refund, or she wanted to talk to the store manager.

• Micayla wanted to return the blouse, get a refund, or talk to a manager.

Identify the sentence that demonstrates parallel structures.

• The teacher told us to study hard, be respectful, and that we should listen.

• The teacher told us to study hard, be respectful, and listen.

• The teacher told us to study hard, being respectful, and listen.

• The teacher told us to study hard, being respectful, and that we should listen.

Which of the following sentences has correct parallel structure?

• The team worked hard, practiced diligently, and they were determined to win.

• The team worked hard, diligently practiced, and they were determined to win.

• The team worked hard, practiced diligently, and was determined to win.

• The team worked hard, diligently practiced, and was determined to win.

Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

• Even though I whined, cried, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

• Even though I was whining, cried, and will complain, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

• Even though I whine, cried, and am complaining, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

• Even though I whined, am crying, and complained, Kendra still wouldn't let me stay home.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure?

• She likes to swim, to bike, and jogging.

• He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.

• They decided to hike, to camp, and to fish.

• I want to go to the store, buy some ice cream, and eating it.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure?

• I like swimming, running, and basketball playing.

• I like swimming, running, and playing basketball.

• I like swimming, running, and basketball to play.

• I like swimming, running, and to play basketball.