Parallel Sentence Construction

Which of the following is parallel? "He is smart, kind, and a good friend." or "He is smart, kind, and being a good friend."

• He is smart, kind, and a good friend. is parallel.

• He is smart, kind, and being a good friend. is parallel.

• Both sentences are parallel.

• Neither sentence is parallel.

Identify the error: "She is talented, hardworking, and she is creative."

• The error is "she is creative"; it should be "creative" to maintain parallel structure.

• The error is "hardworking"; it should be "hard work" to maintain parallel structure.

• The error is "talented"; it should be "talent" to maintain parallel structure.

• There is no error in the sentence.

What is a common mistake in parallel sentence construction?

• Using only nouns in a sentence

• Mixing different forms of words, such as using nouns with verbs or different tenses.

• Using the same tense throughout a sentence

• Including too many adjectives in a sentence

True or False: The sentence "She loves to dance, to sing, and swimming" is parallel.

• True; it is parallel.

• False; it should be "to dance, to sing, and to swim."

• True; it should be "to dance, to sing, and swimming."

• False; it should be "dancing, singing, and swimming."

What is the rule for creating parallel lists?

• All items in the list should be in the same grammatical form.

• Items can be in different grammatical forms.

• Only the first item needs to be in a specific form.

• There are no specific rules for creating parallel lists.

What is the effect of using parallelism in speeches?

• It helps to emphasize key points and makes the speech more memorable.

• It makes the speech longer and more complex.

• It reduces the audience's attention span.

• It introduces more technical jargon into the speech.

What is an example of a parallel structure?

• "I enjoy reading, writing, and painting." All items in the list are gerunds.

• "She likes to swim, biking, and to run." This list is not parallel.

• "He is smart, kind, and a good friend." This is a list of adjectives.

• "To dance, to sing, and to play." This list uses infinitives.

Identify the error in this sentence: "She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike."

• The phrase "to bike" should be "biking" to maintain parallel structure.

• The sentence is correct as it is.

• The word "hiking" should be replaced with "to hike."

• The word "swimming" should be replaced with "to swim."

Why is parallelism important in writing?

• It makes writing longer and more complex.

• It enhances readability, emphasizes ideas, and creates rhythm in writing, making it more engaging for the reader.

• It allows for more grammatical errors without losing meaning.

• It focuses solely on the use of metaphors and similes.

What is the correct parallel form for this sentence: "He wants to play soccer, basketball, and to swim."

• He wants to play soccer, basketball, and swim.

• He wants to play soccer, basketball, and to play swimming.

• He wants to play soccer, to play basketball, and to swim.

• He wants to play soccer, and basketball, and swim.