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Parallel Structure Assessment
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The audience cheered, laughed, and cried.
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Does the above sentence show correct parallel structure?
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Mr. Eagleton reads mysteries, listens to classical music, and he watches television.
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Does the above sentence show correct parallel structure?
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Alec’s favorite subjects are Spanish, journalism, and he also likes math.
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Does the above sentence show correct parallel structure?
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Which sentence is parallel in structure?
He throws sand, grabs toys, and he runs away.
He throws sand, he grabs toys, and he runs away
He throws sand, he grabs toys, and runs away
Clear selection
Which sentence is parallel in structure?
Jack swam, fished, and then he water-skied.
Jack swam, fished, and water-skied.
Jack swam, fished and then he went water-skiing.
Clear selection
Which sentence is parallel in structure?
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The tour group will go to Las Vegas, New York, and to Florida.
The tour group will go to Las Vegas, to New York, and Florida.
The tour group will go to Las Vegas, New York, and Florida.
Find the CORRECT sentence. For each group of sentences, select the one that HAS parallel structure. *
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It is easier to tell the truth than lying about it.
Her attitude was more annoying than that she was disrespectful.
I would like to have both a good job and a happy family.
Taking the job meant to move far from his family
Find the CORRECT sentence. For each group of sentences, select the one that HAS parallel structure. *
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Alice likes not only gardening but also when she gets dirty.
When I graduate I want to go either to college or get a job.
The speaker was passionate and a leader.
We found our way around the parking lot, through the doors, and into the shops.
Find the CORRECT sentence. For each group of sentences, select the one that HAS parallel structure. *
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I asked Sylvia to unload the dishwasher and if she would watch the baby.
To spend time at the animal shelter is falling in love.
Tobias knows where to go, what to do, and how to succeed.
His plans for the afternoon included jogging, a shower, and going to the library.
Find the INCORRECT sentence. For each group of sentences, select the one that DOES NOT have parallel structure. *
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Mom suggested that I write my thank you notes and mail them right away.
I found band pictures and song lyrics inside the CD case.
More students are going to college but to find jobs is still hard.
They enjoyed hiking much more than gazing at the stars.
Find the INCORRECT sentence. For each group of sentences, select the one that DOES NOT have parallel structure. *
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She skipped down the street, climbed the steps, and swept into the house.
Many people believe that to be kind is to be generous.
Boating across the channel with a friend is not as adventurous as swimming across.
It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
In the following pairs, one sentence has parallel structure, and the other sentence lacks parallel structure. Mark the CORRECT sentence
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Mr. Brown’s lecture was inaccurate, boring, and unnecessary.
Mr. Brown’s lecture was inaccurate, boring, and should have been omitted.
In the following pairs, one sentence has parallel structure, and the other sentence lacks parallel structure. Mark the CORRECT sentence
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Most people play golf for pleasure, for exercise, and for social contacts.
Most people play golf for pleasure, for exercise, and so they can meet people.
In the following pairs, one sentence has parallel structure, and the other sentence lacks parallel structure. Mark the CORRECT sentence
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Jennifer is smart, beautiful, and loves everyone.
Jennifer is smart, beautiful, and caring
Choose the answer that best completes the following sentence. At this year's Fourth of July fireworks we saw all of the following: people on bikes, dogs in costumes, girls in bikinis, and... *
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Choose the CORRECT ending from below:
cats on leashes.
cats wearing leashes.
cats that were on leashes.
leashed cats.
Choose the answer that best completes the following sentence. When I took the kittens I found to the humane society, they were immunized, they were bathed, and...
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Choose the CORRECT ending from below:
they ate their dinner.
they were fed dinner.
had their dinner.
Choose the answer that best completes the following sentence. My Aunt told me that the hardest parts of growing up are that you must learn to be responsible, that you must work to support yourself, and
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Choose the CORRECT ending from below:
must be independent of your parents.
be independent of your parents.
that you must be independent of your parents.
In each question below, see if you can tell which sentence contains correlative conjunctions structures that are parallel.
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Choose the CORRECT answer from below: READ CAREFULLY!
Not only did I have to run 20 km, but I also had to cross rough terrain.
I not only had to run 20 km, but I also had to cross rough terrain.
I not only had to run 20 km but also cross rough terrain.
In each question below, see if you can tell which sentence contains correlative conjunctions structures that are parallel.
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Choose the CORRECT answer from below: READ CAREFULLY!
Michaela both hopes to earn a promotion and get a raise.
Michaela hopes both to earn a promotion and get a raise.
Michaela hopes both to earn a promotion and to get a raise.
In each question below, see if you can tell which sentence contains correlative conjunctions structures that are parallel.
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Choose the CORRECT answer from below: READ CAREFULLY!
The news report was neither accurate nor written fairly.
The news report was neither accurate nor fair.
The news report was neither accurate nor was it fair.
In each question below, see if you can tell which sentence contains correlative conjunctions structures that are parallel.
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Choose the CORRECT answer from below: READ CAREFULLY!
You can go either with Jorge or with Carina.
You can either go with Jorge or Carina.
You can go either with Jorge or Carina.
In each question below, see if you can tell which sentence contains correlative conjunctions structures that are parallel.
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Choose the CORRECT answer from below: READ CAREFULLY!
Neither scolding the child nor attempts at bribery did any good.
Neither scolding the child nor bribing him did any good.
Neither a sound scolding nor trying to bribe the child did any good.
The children screamed at the woman, RUDELY AND VIOLENTLY
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Choose the answer that correctly identifies the BOLD words
Opening Adjective
Opening Adverb
Delayed Adjective
Delayed Adverb
Each snowflake was different, IRREPLACEABLE AND BEAUTIFUL, replied the gardener
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Choose the answer that correctly identifies the BOLD words
Opening Adjective
Opening Adverb
Delayed Adjective
Delayed Adverb
The crowd, SOLEMEN AND SINCERE, gathered to pay their respects to the fallen solider
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Choose the answer that correctly identifies the BOLD words
Opening Adjective
Opening Adverb
Delayed Adjective
Delayed Adverb
XXXXX, wild birds SHRILLED without provocation
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For the last questions, write the correct part of speech that could replace the XXXXX. (The clue is the CAPITALIZED word)
Opening Adjective
Opening Adverb
Delayed Adjective
Delayed Adverb
Wild birds ATTACK without provocation, XXXXX
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For the last questions, write the correct part of speech that could replace the XXXXX. (The clue is the CAPITALIZED word)
Opening Adjective
Opening Adverb
Delayed Adjective
Delayed Adverb
He paused with hesitation at the road, and the man's eyes GLARED, _________.
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Finish the sentence (_________) with the best choice from list given. Use the CAPITALIZED word to guide you
perfect
attractively
nervously
gently
THE LARGE MAN stopped and collapsed. He was exhausted
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What type of subject or predicate is in BOLD LETTERS?
Simple Predicate
Complete Predicate
Compound Subject
Complete Subject
For three days, Mary ATTENDED the conference in Dubai.
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What type of subject or predicate is in BOLD LETTERS?
Simple Predicate
Complete Compound Predicate
Complete Compound Subject
Complete Subject
Even though it was midnight, CARS, TRUCKS, and BUSES circulated the city.
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What type of subject or predicate is in BOLD LETTERS?
Compound Predicate
Complete Predicate
Compound Subject
Complete Subject
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