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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?The exercise both toned my muscles and helped me to lose weight.The exercise both toned my muscles and it helped me to lose weight.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT use parallel structure?Either ask Ben or ask Marianne to prepare the agenda for tonight's meeting.Either ask Ben or Marianne to prepare the agenda for tonight's meeting.Ask either Ben or Marianne to prepare the agenda for tonight's meeting.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT use parallel structure?Taking the fifth amendment is refusing to incriminate yourself.To take the fifth amendment is to refuse to incriminate yourself.To take the Fifth Amendment is refusing to incriminate yourself.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences uses parallel structure?Marrying Major Boundy meant leaving her family and traveling all over the world.Marrying Major Boundy meant to leave her family and travel all over the world.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT use parallel structure?Many people mistakenly think that being wealthy is the same thing as to be happy.Many people mistakenly think that being wealthy is the same thing as being happy.Many people mistakenly think that to be wealthy is the same thing as to be happy.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT use parallel structure?To do well on the GRE means to assure yourself acceptance into a good graduate school.Doing well on the GRE means to assure yourself acceptance into a good graduate school.Doing well on the GRE means assuring yourself acceptance into a good graduate school.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?It is harder to tie a slip knot than to tie a square knot.Tying a slip knot is harder than to tie a square knot.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?We enjoyed water skiing much more than swimming in the lake.We enjoyed water skiing much more than when we swam in the lake.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following does NOT use parallel structure?A big car is not necessarily better than a small one.A car that is big is not necessarily better than one that is small.A big car is not necessarily better than one that is small.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence does NOT use parallel structure?What you actually do is a better indication of your true motives than your words.What you actually do is a better indication of the your true motives than what you say.Your actions are a better indication of your true motives than your words.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?Hearing her sing in person was ten times better than hearing her on the radio.Hearing her sing in person was ten times better than if you heard her on the radio.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences does NOT use parallel structure?He felt that being a good listener was just as important as talking well.He felt that listening carefully was just as important as talking well.He felt that being a good listener was just as important as to talk well.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?Her excuses bothered me more than her absence.Her excuses bothered me more than her being absent.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?It is better to learn the material slowly than to cram on the night before the test.It is better to learn the material slowly than cramming on the night before the test.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?One is more likely to slip on a banana peel than when an orange peel is on the floor.One is more likely to slip on a banana peel than an orange peel on the floor.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences does NOT use parallel structure?At the store my duties are to keep the shelves stocked, to work the registers, and to assist customers.At the store my duties are to keep the shelves stocked, to work the registers, and assisting customers.At the store my duties are to keep the shelves stocked, work the registers, and assist customers.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?Original, imaginative, and almost fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.Original, imaginative, and seeming almost fantastic describe the techniques of Dali's paintings.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence does NOT use parallel structure?We want a candidate who has a sense of commitment, a good record in public office, and experience in foreign affairs.We want a candidate who has a sense of commitment, a good record in public office, and who has experience in foreign affairs.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?The nanny was supposed to feed the children, walk the dog, and dust the living room.The nanny was supposed to feed the children, walk the dog, and some dusting in the living room.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses parallel structure?Our baseball coach taught us how to hit, tag out runners, and steal base.Our baseball coach taught us how to hit, tag out runners, and base stealing.
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