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 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel. *Lava rock is used in building roads, and ..... A) Pumice, a glass that comes from lava, is used for grinding and polishing materials. B) They use pumice, a glass that comes from lava, for grinding and polishing materials. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pumice, a glass that comes from lava, is used for grinding and polishing materials. 2. Monica brewed espresso, steamed milk, and told jokes as she prepared Mike's latte. Decide if the sentence is correct A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 3. Which sentence is the best edit of this sentence:I spent last weekend cleaning, cooking, and doing work. A) I spent last weekend cleaning, cooking, and working. B) I spent last weekend cleaning things, cooking, and doing work. C) I spent last weekend doing the cleaning, cooking, and doing work. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I spent last weekend cleaning, cooking, and working. 4. Complete the sentence:The singer was praised for her talent, her dedication, and ..... A) Her great personality. B) To have a great personality. C) Personality is great. D) Having a great personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Her great personality. 5. Identify the error:'The teacher said to study hard, to be prepared, and practice.' A) The teacher said to study hard, to be prepared, and to practice. B) The teacher said to study hard, to be prepared, and to study. C) The teacher said to study hard, be prepared, and practice. D) The teacher said to study hard, to be prepared, and to learn. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teacher said to study hard, to be prepared, and to practice. 6. Select the answer choice that makes the sentence parallel.The student brushed their teeth, ..... , and caught the bus. A) Packs their bag. B) Packed their bag. C) Is packing their bag. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Packed their bag. 7. Find the word, phrase, or clause that makes the sentence not parallel.In the mornings, he usually has some coffee, reads the newspaper and will jog. A) Has some coffee. B) Reads the newspaper. C) Will jog. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Will jog. 8. To cook a pizza, you have to roll the dough, spread the sauce, sprinkle the cheese, and ..... A) The oven should be turned on. B) Turn on the oven. C) You have to make sure the oven is set to 400 degrees. D) The oven has to be at 400 degrees. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Turn on the oven. 9. Identify the sentence with parallel structure. A) He wanted to learn more about cooking, baking, and how to grill. B) He wanted to learn more about cooking, baking, and grilling. C) He wanted to learn more about cooking, to bake, and grilling. D) He wanted to learn more about cooking, baking, and to grill. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wanted to learn more about cooking, baking, and grilling. 10. Cold-pressing only generates little heat, and so by using this technique olive oil retains its flavor, color and nutrition value. A) Only. B) Retains. C) Its. D) Nutrition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nutrition. 11. Getting grounded caused him to have a bad day and to be angry. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 12. Which of the following sentences is parallel? A) She wants not only to be famous but also money. B) She wants not only fame but also to have money. C) She wants not only fame but also having money. D) She wants not only fame but also money. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She wants not only fame but also money. 13. Choose the option that maintains parallel structure:'The manager asked the team to be diligent, efficient, and ..... ' A) Punctual. B) Punctuality. C) Punctually. D) Punctuate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Punctual. 14. Choose the words that best complete the sentence while maintaining parallel structure. My over-ambitious nephew desires fame, popularity, and ..... A) Make himself wealthy. B) Wealthy. C) To be a wealthy man. D) Wealth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wealth. 15. Identify which tense the verb is.My family moved to a new home. A) Past tense. B) Present tense. C) Future tense. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Past tense. 16. Which option uses parallel structure? A) Heaven is always kind, works hard, and being on time. B) Heaven is always kind, works hard, and punctual. C) Heaven is always kind, working hard, and punctuality. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Heaven is always kind, works hard, and punctual. 17. What is the verb tense in this sentence?The decision to lower production will make oil prices increase. A) Simple Present. B) Simple Past. C) Simple Future. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simple Future. 18. Modern(A) motorcycles are lighter(B), faster, and specialized(C) than motorcycles(D) of 25 years ago A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 19. What does parallel structure in grammar ensure in a sentence? A) Use of multiple tenses. B) Clarity and balance. C) Use of complex vocabulary. D) Longer sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clarity and balance. 20. He throws garbage, he grabs wallets, and he runs away. A) Parallel. B) Non-parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 21. True or False:'He enjoys hiking, running, and to swim' is an example of parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. The classic Roman city had a rectangular plan with two main streets and ..... a Roman military camp. A) Resembling. B) Resembled. C) Resembles. D) To resemble. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Resembled. 23. Never ask a woman to reveal her age, her weight, or her insecurities. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 24. Read the following item "Larissa will either add a flock of plastic pink flamingos, or she will purchase a family of ceremic gnomes for the front lawn." Identify the type of error in this item. A) Fused sentence. B) Comma splice. C) Fragment. D) Parallel structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parallel structure. 25. There are papers to file, reports to type, and those letters should be answered A) Those letters. B) Should be answered. C) Reports to type. D) Papers to file. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Should be answered. 26. Choosing a diet low in fat and cholesterol is necessary to maintain health and ..... the risk of heart disease A) Reduces. B) Reducing. C) Reduce. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reduce. 27. Which sentence is the best edit of this sentence:She spent the evening reading, watch TV, and writing. A) She spent the evening reading, watching TV, and writing. B) She spent the evening reading books, working on writing, and watch TV. C) She spent the evening doing the reading, writing, and watch TV. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She spent the evening reading, watching TV, and writing. 28. Identify which sentence has faulty, or incorrect, parallel structure. A) My dog is friendly, loyal, and smart. B) For dinner, we can either order pizza or order tacos. C) The coach wants us to practice hard, to listen carefully, and that we should be on time. D) She spent the afternoon reading a book and listening to music. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The coach wants us to practice hard, to listen carefully, and that we should be on time. 29. They like playing games, riding bicycles and cooking food. A) Parallel. B) Nonparallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 30. Complete the sentence:The coach said that we need to practice hard, stay focused, and ..... A) Win games. B) Winning games. C) Won games. D) Wins games. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Win games. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParallel Structure Quiz 1Parallel Structure Quiz 2Parallel Structure Quiz 3Parallel Structure Quiz 4Parallel Structure Quiz 5Parallel Structure Quiz 6Parallel Structure Quiz 7Parallel Structure Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books