This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 19 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:The sentence 'She is both a talented musician and a skilled artist' uses parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. The value of your leadership skills and community service is more important to your college application than your GPA's value. A) Than your GPA's value. B) Than that of your GPA. C) Than which is your GPA's. D) Than the value of your GPA's. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Than that of your GPA. 3. True or False:The sentence 'He ran quickly, jumped high, and was landing softly.' uses parallel structure correctly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 4. Finish this sentence using parallel structure:Eating eggs and bacon for breakfast appeals to me more than ..... A) Pancakes. B) Pancakes for breakfast. C) Sugary pancakes. D) Eating pancakes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Eating pancakes. 5. Correct this sentence:City Hall marks the center of Philadelphia, holds a statue of William Penn, and city records are housed there. A) City Hall marks the center of Philadelphia, holds a statue of William Penn, and they house city records there. B) City Hall marks the center of Philadelphia, holds a statue of William Penn, and houses city records. C) Correct as is. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) City Hall marks the center of Philadelphia, holds a statue of William Penn, and houses city records. 6. Many colonists settled in America to seek new wealth or ..... A) To seek freedom of religion. B) Seeking religious freedom. C) Because they wanted freedom of religion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To seek freedom of religion. 7. Is the following quote from Malala an example of parallel structure? "I can hear the hum of the bazaars far away." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 8. He is neither hardworking nor smart. A) Parallel. B) Nonparallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 9. Mr. Regester's lecture on stoichiometry was not inspired yet vexing. A) Uninspired and vexing. B) Uninspiring yet troublesome. C) Prosaic yet puzzling. D) Boring yet vexing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Boring yet vexing. 10. Select the part of the sentence that breaks the parallel structure:'To prepare for the test, I plan on reviewing my notes, completing the study guide, and to get a good night's sleep.' A) Reviewing my notes. B) To prepare for the test. C) Completing the study guide. D) To get a good night's sleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To get a good night's sleep. 11. Find the word, phrase, or clause that makes the sentence not parallel.Monterey, California, has long been a center for writers, artists, and the craftsman. A) Writers. B) Artists. C) Craftsman. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Craftsman. 12. Complete the sentence:My brother chose to play video games rather than ..... his homework. A) Doing. B) He should do. C) To have done. D) Do. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Do. 13. Complete the sentence:The project requires planning, executing, and ..... A) Reviewing. B) To review. C) Review. D) Reviews. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reviewing. 14. The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and A) Lock the door. B) Locking the door. C) Locks the door. D) Makes sure to lock the door. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Locks the door. 15. Complete the sentence using parallel structure:I would rather play outside than ..... inside all day. A) Be stuck. B) I am stuck. C) Being stuck. D) To be stuck. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be stuck. 16. It was both a long meeting and very boring. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 17. Automobile accidents are far more frequent than ..... A) Airplane accidents. B) When there are airplane accidents. C) Having an accident in an airplane. D) Airplanes have accidents. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Airplane accidents. 18. Antonia made the breads for the bake sale; Charlie made the rolls. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 19. The teachers agreed on implementing and sticking to a new extra credit policy; however, the students didn't think they could follow or abide by the requirements. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 20. Up in the air, Mali had no worries or troubles. A) No change. B) Delete. C) Or concerns. D) And problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delete. 21. Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence:She enjoys reading books, watching movies, and ..... a) to listen to musicb) listens to musicc) listen to musicd) listening to music A) To listen to music. B) Listens to music. C) Listen to music. D) Listening to music. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Listening to music. 22. Is the following quote from Malala an example of parallel structure?"I was too angry. I took a pair of earrings. I didn't even like these trinkets." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 23. Complete with parallel structure:We need to buy bread, cheese, and ..... A) Green vegetables. B) Return cereal. C) Meat. D) Quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meat. 24. Which verb is not in the same tense as the others in 'I picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.'? A) Picked up. B) Got in. C) Drove off. D) Run. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Run. 25. In college we learn good writing skills and how to think critically. A) In college we learn how to write well and thinking critically. B) In college we learn good writing and critical thinking skills. C) PARALLEL. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In college we learn good writing and critical thinking skills. 26. During the exam, Rachel sucked the ends of her hair, chewed the top of her pencil, and all the while she was picking at a scab on her elbow, but she could not remember the cause of the EDSA revolution. A) Yes! This item has an error. B) No! This item is free from error. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes! This item has an error. 27. Find the word, phrase, or clause that makes the sentence not parallel.When taking part in winter sports, one should wear clothing that is lightweight, warmth, and suitable for the activity. A) Lightweight. B) Warmth. C) Suitable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Warmth. 28. Complete the sentence:She wants to learn how to play the guitar, ..... , and sing. A) Dance. B) Danced. C) To dance. D) Dancing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To dance. 29. Smith likes camping, running, and ..... A) Drive. B) To drive. C) Driving. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Driving. 30. My sister likes watching TV and . A) Listens to music. B) Listening to music. C) Sing along with music. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Listening to music. ← 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