This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the fault in the sentence belowThe guy enjoys running in the park, listening to music, and to swim in the lake. A) Running in the park. B) Listening to music. C) To swim in the lake. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To swim in the lake. 2. When I wake up I like either walking the dog or to go for a jog. A) PARALLEL. B) FAULTY. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FAULTY. 3. Which sentence below is written with correct parallel structure? A) The coach wants us to practice hard, to listen closely, and being on time. B) The coach wants us to practice hard, listen closely, and be on time. C) The coach wants us to be practicing hard, listen closely, and be on time. D) The coach wants us to practice hard, listening closely, and to be on time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The coach wants us to practice hard, listen closely, and be on time. 4. True or False:Parallel structure requires all items in a list to be in the same grammatical form. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. He is allergic to the cat's hair and ..... A) Its smell. B) Smell. C) Smelling. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Smell. 6. Which sentence has parallel structure?A. We love exams and tests so much!B. We love exams and to do tests so much! A) A. B) B. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 7. Janet has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving. A) Correct. B) Error in structure. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Error in structure. 8. Complete the sentence with the best parallel phrase:His goals are to finish his project, to practice the piano, and ..... A) Reading a chapter in his book. B) To read a chapter in his book. C) A chapter in his book is to be read. D) He will read a chapter in his book. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To read a chapter in his book. 9. He said that he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. A) That he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. B) For you to meet him at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. C) That he would meet you at the podiatrist and that for you not to be late. D) To meet at the podiatrist and not be late. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For you to meet him at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. 10. It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and refugees. A) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and welcomed refugees. B) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and refugees like it. C) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and welcoming refugees. D) No Change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and welcomed refugees. 11. Computers are often used (A) to control, adjustment (B), and correct (C) complex industrial (D) operations. A) A. B) D. C) C. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B. 12. Antaboga was a primordial serpent that, according to the Balinese account of creation, existed when there was neither ..... earth. A) In heaven nor. B) Heaven or. C) Of heaven and. D) Heaven nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Heaven nor. 13. Anaphora is ..... A) Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of each successive phrases, clauses or lines. B) Repetition of words in reverse order. C) Opposition, or contrast, of words or ideas in a parallel construction. D) A word that applies to different parts of the sentence in different ways, producing different, often incongruous, meanings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of each successive phrases, clauses or lines. 14. He liked ..... and riding horses. A) Playing. B) Playing basketball. C) To play basketball. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Playing basketball. 15. Teresa was expecting a visit from her mother, so she spent the day cleaning the shelves of the refrigerator, scrubbing mold from the bathroom tile grout, and ..... A) She removed dog hair from the sofa cushions. B) Removing dog hair from the sofa cushions. C) Removed dog hair from the sofa cushions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Removing dog hair from the sofa cushions. 16. Bankers and bakers should know a great deal about dough. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 17. California has more people, automobiles, civil aircraft, and students enrolled in universities and colleges than any other states. A) Has. B) Civil. C) Any other states. D) Enrolled. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Enrolled. 18. True or False?PS adds emphasis and can also help the audience's memory. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Complete the sentence:Not only does Sarah study hard, but she also ..... A) Playing sports. B) Plays sports. C) Play sports. D) To play sports. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plays sports. 20. Which sentence about the school trip is confusing because of faulty parallelism? A) On the trip, we visited the museum, walked through the park, and ate lunch. B) I enjoyed the bus ride, the historical artifacts, and talking with my friends. C) The goals were to learn about history and to have a good time. D) Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I enjoyed the bus ride, the historical artifacts, and talking with my friends. 21. All cultures have developed their own myths, consisting of narratives of their history, their ..... , and their heroes A) Regional. B) Religious. C) Religions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Religions. 22. Complete the sentence:We need to buy groceries, clean the house, and ..... A) Done laundry. B) Doing laundry. C) To do laundry. D) Do the laundry. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Do the laundry. 23. Identify the fault in the sentence below.The customer wanted to exchange the item, to get a refund, or she wanted to speak to the manager. A) She wanted to speak to the manager. B) To get a refund. C) To exchange the item. D) No error. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She wanted to speak to the manager. 24. Provide an example of a sentence using correct parallel structure. A) The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork, discipline, and hard work. B) The coach emphasized teamwork, discipline, and was hardworking. C) The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork, being disciplined, and hard work. D) The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork and discipline, and he worked hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork, discipline, and hard work. 25. Complete with parallel structure:The professor writes books, does research and ..... A) Teaches classes. B) Studied articles. C) Reading journals. D) Students. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Teaches classes. 26. Public places require not only face masks but also wearing face shields. A) Wearing face shields. B) Not only. C) Public places. D) No error. E) Face masks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wearing face shields. 27. What is the correct way to make 'Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew, and he eats Doritos.' parallel? A) Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew and eating Doritos. B) Nick is drinking Mountain Dew and is eating Doritos. C) Nick drinks Mountain Dew and eats Doritos during his days. D) Nick's days are spent with Mountain Dew and Doritos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew and eating Doritos. 28. Three important reasons for the economic recovery in Mexico are the growth of tourism, expanded free trade with NAFTA nations, and the increased value of the peso. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 29. In the list 'to run, to jump, and sliding, ' which part breaks the parallel structure? A) To run. B) To jump. C) And. D) Sliding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sliding. 30. Vacuuming under the furniture, dusting the ceiling fans, and scrubbing the tile grout with a toothbrush, Jerry prepared the house for his ultra-picky mother-in-law. A) Correct. B) Error in structure. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 31. These boys could name the types of trees, flowers, and birds. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 32. Which part of the sentence needs to be corrected in order for the sentence to be parallel?(A) Sleeping, (B)resting, and (C) to drink orange juice is the best way (D) to cure a cold. A) C. B) A. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 33. What is the formula for the following sentence:"My best friend had to wash, blow-dry, and curl her hair." A) Subject, Subject, Subject. B) Noun, Noun, Noun. C) Adjective, Adjective, Adjective. D) Verb, Verb, Verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Verb, Verb, Verb. 34. Cacao beans are roasted on low temperature to become cacao powder and make cacao nibs. A) No error. B) Cacao powder. C) Make cacao nibs. D) Low temperature. E) Are roasted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Make cacao nibs. 35. Choose the words that best complete the sentence while maintaining parallel structure. Radiation pollutes the ocean, contaminates the air, and ..... A) Can damage bone cells. B) Damaging to bone cells. C) Causes damage to bone cells. D) Damages bone cells. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Damages bone cells. 36. When Diane takes her beagle for a walk, it enjoys sniffing for edible garbage, ..... , and lunging at squirrels. A) Howls at bicyclists. B) Howling at bicyclists. C) She howls at bicyclists. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Howling at bicyclists. 37. Decide if the sentence is Correct or Incorrect use of Parallel Structure:If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 38. A bankruptcy may be either voluntary nor involuntary A) Voluntary. B) May be. C) Nor. D) A bankruptcy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nor. 39. Jimmy (to call) last night. A) Was calling. B) Called. C) Calls. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Called. 40. The heliopause is a dynamic region that ..... and contracts due to the constantly changing speed and press of the solar wind A) Expands. B) Expansion. C) Expand. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expands. 41. In an earthquake, residents are advised to duck, to cover, and to hold. A) To hold. B) To cover. C) No error. D) In an earthquake. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No error. 42. Choose the correct parallel structure:Running, lifting, and ..... are three of Ashley's favourite exercises. A) Racquetball . B) A spinning class . C) Bicycling . D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bicycling . 43. True or False:The sentence 'I like swimming, hiking, and to read books' has correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 44. Complete the sentence:The athlete trained hard, ate healthy, and ..... A) Sleep well. B) Sleeping well. C) Slept well. D) To sleep well. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Slept well. 45. By day, the average cat is quietly lazy, but by night, it is quite energetic. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 46. My dog is not only friendly but he is also playful. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 47. True or False:The sentence 'The new superhero movie was long, boring, and had a predictable plot' uses correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 48. Paper(A) may contain vegetable(B), minerals(C), or man-made(D) fibers. A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 49. Getting something is not always as easy as ..... A) You want it. B) When you want it. C) To want it. D) Wanting it. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wanting it. 50. What is the difference between Parallel Structure and Antithesis? A) Parallel structure uses similar grammatical forms, while antithesis juxtaposes contrasting ideas. B) Parallel structure contrasts different grammatical forms, while antithesis uses similar ideas. C) Parallel structure is used in poetry, while antithesis is used in prose. D) Parallel structure emphasizes a single idea, while antithesis emphasizes multiple ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel structure uses similar grammatical forms, while antithesis juxtaposes contrasting ideas. 51. Complete the sentence:The teacher asked us to write essays that are thoughtful, well-organized, and ..... A) Creative. B) Creatively. C) Having creativity. D) Creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Creative. 52. What is the formula in the following sentence:"On my way home I need to pick up some groceries, wash my car, and drop off a package." A) Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun. B) Adjective-Noun, Adjective-Noun, Adjective-Noun. C) Noun-Adjective, Noun-Adjective, Noun-Adjective. D) Noun-Verb, Noun-Verb, Noun-Verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun. 53. True or False:This sentence uses parallel structure:'He not only sings but also dances.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 54. How would we rewrite this sentence to give it parallel structure?"Ice cream tastes the best when it is not too frozen, melted, or tastes too sweet." A) Ice cream tastes the best when it is not too frozen, is melting, or tastes too sweet. B) Ice cream tastes the best when it is not too frozen, melting, or tasting too sweet. C) Ice cream tastes the best when it is not too frozen, melted, or sweetened. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ice cream tastes the best when it is not too frozen, melted, or sweetened. 55. Which of the following sentences DOES NOT HAVE a faulty parallelism? A) Stress makes it difficult to exercise regularly, have relationships that are stable, and be eating food with benefits to one's health. B) Stress makes it difficult to maintain regular exercise, stable relationships, and healthy diet. C) Stress makes it difficult to maintain regular exercise and stabilize relationships and diet. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stress makes it difficult to maintain regular exercise, stable relationships, and healthy diet. 56. Complete with parallel structure:The baby is often eating, crying, or ..... A) Play. B) Have fun. C) Rested. D) Sleeping. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sleeping. 57. Abby enjoys playing mobile games, manga, and writing short stories. A) This sentence observes parallel structure. B) This sentence has faulty parallelism. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This sentence has faulty parallelism. 58. Identify whether or not the sentence has a parallel structure. Check the option YES if it is parallel and NO if it is not.This month I have to write a thesis, to do a book report and a poem. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO. 59. There are a lot of activities you can do on the beach. You can build a sandcastle, swim in the sea or ..... A) Chilling in the cottage. B) Chill in the cottage. C) Chilled in the cottage. D) Will chill in the cottage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chill in the cottage. 60. The students studied, reviewed, and have passed the test. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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