This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. If Deontre's mom ran the cafeteria, we'd eat scrumptious calzones, steaming soups, and have cheesy pizza for lunch every day. A) PARALLEL. B) NOT PARALLEL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NOT PARALLEL. 2. What is the effect of using Parallel Structure in lists? A) It creates a sense of cohesion and clarity, making the list easier to follow. B) It makes the list longer and more complex. C) It introduces randomness and unpredictability in the list. D) It eliminates the need for punctuation in the list. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It creates a sense of cohesion and clarity, making the list easier to follow. 3. Lucille can read and write Russian, but the language is hard to speak. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 4. Which sentence has parallel structure?A. Some of them decide not to shower, brushed their teeth or comb their hair before class.B. Some of them decide not to shower, brush their teeth or comb their hair before class. A) A. B) B. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 5. Fill in the blank to correctly complete the parallel structure:My dad not only grilled burgers but also ..... A) To prepare the corn. B) Prepared the corn. C) The corn was prepared by him. D) Was preparing the corn. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepared the corn. 6. Select the sentence that illustrates proper parallel structure. A) The musician enjoys composing music, to play the guitar, and singing. B) The musician enjoys composing music, playing the guitar, and singing. C) The musician enjoys composing music, to play the guitar, and to sing. D) The musician enjoys composing music, playing the guitar, and to sing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The musician enjoys composing music, playing the guitar, and singing. 7. True or False:'The dog barked loudly, wagged its tail, and ran around the yard.' is an example of parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. My parents always welcome my friends and try to make them feel at home. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 9. How can parallel structure improve academic writing? A) It makes arguments clearer and more persuasive, helping to convey complex ideas effectively. B) It allows for more complex sentence structures that confuse the reader. C) It reduces the need for citations and references in academic work. D) It eliminates the need for a thesis statement in essays. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It makes arguments clearer and more persuasive, helping to convey complex ideas effectively. 10. Jenny is in either in the classroom or in the laboratory. A) Parallel. B) Nonparallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 11. Identify which tense the verb is.Henry will drive us to the party. A) Past tense. B) Present tense. C) Future tense. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Future tense. 12. Identify the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly with 'either ..... or'. A) Either you can finish your chores or staying home tonight. B) You can either finish your chores or you can stay home tonight. C) You can either finish your chores or going to the movies is not an option. D) You can either finish your chores or stay home tonight. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You can either finish your chores or stay home tonight. 13. True or False:The sentence 'The dog barked loudly, ran quickly, and jumps high.' maintains parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. The entourage will go to Paris, to London and Chicago. A) Parallel. B) Non-parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-parallel. 15. She decided to leave her job and travelling the world. A) PARALLEL. B) FAULTY. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FAULTY. 16. Complete the sentence:The instructions were to clean the room, organize the files, and ..... A) Make the bed. B) Made the bed. C) To make the bed. D) Making the bed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make the bed. 17. My pet is fat, ..... , and moody. A) Doesn't smell really good. B) Is stinky. C) Smelly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smelly. 18. Fire extinguishers can contain liquefied gas, dry chemicals, or watery A) Extinguishers. B) Or. C) Can contain. D) Watery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Watery. 19. He is not only an engineer but also an entrepreneur. A) Check. B) Cross. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Check. 20. What part of this sentence can we change to correct it? "They loved the show and want to stay longer." A) Want. B) They. C) To stay. D) Loved. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Want. 21. This is a free question because I mostly love you. A) This is the right answer. B) Don't pick this one. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This is the right answer. 22. How would we rewrite this sentence to give it parallel structure?"I love going to the beach, playing in the sand, and to swim in the ocean." A) I love going to the beach, playing in the sand, and swimming in the ocean. B) I love to go to the beach, playing in the sand, and swimming in the ocean. C) I love going to the beach, play in the sand, and swim in the ocean. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I love going to the beach, playing in the sand, and swimming in the ocean. 23. The prison population in this state, now at an all time high, is higher than any state A) Population. B) All time high. C) Is higher. D) Any state. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Any state. 24. He started the engine, released the hand break, and checked the mirror. A) PARALLEL. B) FAULTY. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PARALLEL. 25. Natalia blinked her eyes, she wiped her glasses, and then squinted at the screen, but she could not decipher the small text crammed onto the presentation slide. A) Correct Parallel Structure. B) Not in Correct Parallel Structure. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not in Correct Parallel Structure. 26. Complete the sentence:I wanted to go to the concert, but ..... my chores first. A) To finish. B) Had to finish. C) Finishing. D) I had to finish. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Had to finish. 27. The secretary tried her best to solve the problem and to give a solution. A) Check. B) Cross. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Check. 28. Sharon bought a scarf, a teddy bear and a sketchbook. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 29. Complete the sentence with parallel structure:'The students were excited about their trip, what they would see, and ..... ' A) Learn new things. B) Learning new things. C) They learned new things. D) To learn new things. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Learning new things. 30. Students must conduct their laboratory experiments accurately and ..... A) Safety. B) With safety. C) In a safe manner. D) Safely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Safely. 31. Choose the most appropriate ending for this sentence:The coach encouraged us to practice hard, play fair, and ..... A) To have fun. B) Have fun. C) Having fun. D) Having enjoyed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Have fun. 32. Below are THREE rules to consider when checking for Parallel Structure in your writing. Parallel Structure should be used when writing elements in the form of a list or a series:Choose the correct example A) The class valued respect, honesty and being on time in a teacher. B) The class valued respect, honesty and promptness in a teacher. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The class valued respect, honesty and promptness in a teacher. 33. Students like to sleep, relax and ..... during the summer. A) To travel. B) Travel. C) Travelling. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Travel. 34. The essay will focus on who disrupted the chain, what the disruptions demonstrated, and how the characters changed. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 35. True or False:The sentence 'I plan to study for the test and finishing my homework' uses correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 36. Finish this sentence using parallel structure:Before you go to the movies, you need to do the dishes, vacuum the floor, and ..... A) Takes out the trash. B) Taking out the trash. C) Took out the trash. D) Take out the trash. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Take out the trash. 37. Does this sentence has correct parallel structure?James enjoy reading more than writing. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 38. Super Bowl Sunday will be fun because I like to eat nachos, watch football, and ..... A) See the commercials. B) Also I like the commercials. C) Commercials will be watched. D) To see the commercials. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) See the commercials. 39. Carlos not only missed his one-year anniversary with Adrianna, A) But he also forgot his mother's birthday. B) But also forgot his mother's birthday. C) But also forgetting his mother's birthday. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But also forgot his mother's birthday. 40. Parallel Structure A) To a restaurant. B) Go to restaurant. C) Going to restaurant. D) A restaurant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To a restaurant. 41. How can Parallel Structure improve persuasive writing? A) It can emphasize points and create rhythm, making arguments more compelling. B) It can reduce the length of the writing, making it more concise. C) It can introduce complex vocabulary, enhancing the sophistication of the text. D) It can eliminate the need for evidence, relying solely on emotional appeal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It can emphasize points and create rhythm, making arguments more compelling. 42. Complete the sentence:Lily enjoys hiking, swimming, and ..... A) Bikes. B) Biked. C) Biking. D) To bike. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biking. 43. Clearing the table and to wash the dishes are Marian's tasks. 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. 44. Complete the sentence with the option that keeps the structure parallel:My favorite summer activities are swimming, camping, and ..... A) Hiking. B) When I go hiking. C) I like to hike. D) To hike in the mountains. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hiking. 45. With the humans out of the house, Skeeter had to decide either to shred a roll of toilet paper or ..... A) Chew another hole in the sofa arm. B) Chewing another hole in the sofa arm. C) If he wanted to chew another hole in the sofa arm. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chew another hole in the sofa arm. 46. Correct this sentence:Like father, similar son. A) Like father, like son. B) Fathers and like son. C) Fathers and sons are alike. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Like father, like son. 47. Select the best answer to complete the sentence in Parallel Structure:The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and ..... A) Be sure to lock the door. B) Lock the door. C) Locks the door. D) Locking the door. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Locks the door. 48. Identify which tense the verb is.My parents light the candles in our house. A) Past tense. B) Present tense. C) Future tense. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Present tense. 49. The first settlers in New South Wales found not only that the poor, sandy soil around the settlement would not produce crops easily but also not have enough farming tools with them. A) Found. B) Sandy. C) Would not. D) But also not have. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) But also not have. 50. The little girl is taking care of her puppy with ..... , affection, and kindness. A) Patients. B) Patient. C) Patiently. D) Patience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Patience. 51. I have traveled by bus, by train, and by subway, but never by boat. A) PARALLEL. B) NOT PARALLEL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PARALLEL. 52. The boss is neither considerate nor affectionate A) Parallel. B) Non parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 53. Finish the sentence to make it balanced:"The house had a large backyard, ..... and ..... " A) Four bedrooms and two bathrooms. B) Brick walls and a fireplace that was functional. C) But was in a sketchy neighborhood and needed repairs. D) A spacious kitchen and gorgeous wallpaper. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A spacious kitchen and gorgeous wallpaper. 54. Choose the sentence that illustrates parallel structure. A) The artist is known for her painting, sculpting, and she also writes poetry. B) The artist is known for her painting, sculpting, and writing poetry. C) The artist is known for her painting, sculpting, and to write poetry. D) The artist is known for her painting, to sculpt, and writing poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The artist is known for her painting, sculpting, and writing poetry. 55. The earth is the only planet known to have abundant liquid water and ..... A) Life. B) Live. C) Living. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Life. 56. Complete the sentence:My new phone is sleek, fast, and ..... A) User-friendly. B) Has a good camera. C) It is easy to use. D) I like it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) User-friendly. 57. True or False:The sentence 'You can either text me the address or call me with the directions' uses correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. True or False:The sentence 'The ideal friend is loyal, kind, and has a sense of humor' uses correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 59. To lose weight, eat small portions and ..... A) Limit second helpings. B) Limiting second helpings. C) To limit second helpings. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Limit second helpings. 60. Complete the sentence:For his birthday, Jake wants to play video games, eat pizza, and ..... A) Watched movies. B) Watching movies. C) To watching movies. D) Watch movies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Watch movies. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParallel Structure Quiz 1Parallel Structure Quiz 3Parallel Structure Quiz 4Parallel Structure Quiz 5Parallel Structure Quiz 6Parallel Structure Quiz 7Parallel Structure Quiz 8Parallel Structure Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books