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- 1. Multiple Choice
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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
My objections are, first, that this measure is unjust; and second, its unconstitutionality.
My objections are, first, the injustice of the measure; and second, it is unconstitutional.
My objections are, first, this measure's injustice; and second, because it is unconstitutional.
My objections are, first, that this measure is unjust; and second, that it is unconstitutional
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
We thought his behavior was petty, it was vulgar, and we found it rude.
We felt his behavior displayed pettiness, vulgarity, and was rude.
We agreed that his behavior was petty, vulgar, and rude.
We found his behavior marked by pettiness, vulgarity, and by rudeness.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
Yes, you deserve some fun, but working is just as important as it is to play.
Yes, you deserve some fun, but work is just as important as play.
Yes, you deserve some fun, but working is just as important as play.
Yes, you deserve some fun, but to work is just as important as playing.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
Citizens, this is a time not just for talking but to take action!
Citizens, this is a time not just for talk but for taking action!
Citizens, this is a time not just to talk but for action-taking!
Citizens, this is a time not just for talk but for action!
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
Our union demands higher salaries, that safety conditions be improved at work, and shorter hours.
Our union demands that salaries be higher, working conditions be better, and that we get shorter hours.
Our union demands higher salaries, safer working conditions, and shorter hours.
Our union demands higher salaries, safer conditions to work in, and shortening the number of work hours.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name slowly, carefully, and with love.
Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name slowly, with great carefulness, and with love.
Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name with slowness, carefully, and lovingly.
Mr. Drake wrote his dead wife's name slowly, carefully, and lovingly.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
The candidate is charismatic, he has charm, and has the contacts to run successfully.
The candidate has the charisma, the charm, and the contacts to run successfully.
The candidate has the charisma, the charm, and he has the contacts to run successfully.
The candidate is charismatic, charming, and has the contacts to run successfully.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
This new breakfast cereal has lower fat content and has had its vitamin richness increased.
This new breakfast cereal is lower in fat and its vitamin content is rich.
This new breakfast cereal is lower in fat and it has had a vitamin richness increase.
This new breakfast cereal is lower in fat and richer in vitamins.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences has a parallel structure?
In many high schools, persistent truancy results in suspension or getting expelled.
In many high schools, persistent truancy results in being suspended or expulsion.
In many high schools, persistent truancy results in suspension or expulsion.
In many high schools, persistent truancy gets students suspended and is an expulsion cause.
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