Parallel Structures

Which of the following sentences DOES NOT HAVE a faulty parallelism?

• Stress makes it difficult to exercise regularly, have relationships that are stable, and be eating food with benefits to one’s health.

• Stress makes it difficult to maintain regular exercise, stable relationships, and healthy diet.

• Stress makes it difficult to maintain regular exercise and stabilize relationships and diet.

Answer explanation

https://www.georgebrown.ca/sites/default/files/uploadedfiles/tlc/_documents/Parallelism_Practice.pdf

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

My sister's favorite pastime is to eat in trendy restaurants and visiting art galleries. Which word/s should be substituted to make the sentence parallel?

• to eat

• visiting

• are

The room was beautiful, the service was impeccable, and I've never tasted better food in my entire life. Which word/s should be substituted to make the sentence parallel?

• beautiful

• impeccable

• I've never tasted better food in my entire life

Answer explanation

The room was beautiful, the service was impeccable, and the food was amazing, maybe the best food I've ever eaten.

After class hours, the students went to the plaza, to the mall, and home.

• After class

• the students

• the plaza

• and home

• No error

Carlos not only missed his one-year anniversary with Adrianna __________.

• but he also forgot his mother's birthday

• but also forgot his mother's birthday

• but also forgetting his mother's birthday

1. Sharon bought a scarf, a teddy bear and a sketchbook.

• Parallel

• not Parallel

3. They like playing games, riding bicycles and cooking food.

• Parallel

• not Parallel

6. He throws garbage, he grabs wallets, and he runs away.

• Parallel

• not Parallel

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure?

• A) She likes to swim, jogging, and to read.

• B) She likes swimming, jogging, and reading.

• C) She likes to swim, to jog, and reading.

• D) She likes swimming, to jog, and to read.