This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 23 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Our Thanksgiving dinner consisted of turkey, dressing, and included sweet potatoes. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Parallel. 2. What type of error is present in the following sentence?Derek wanted a ferocious pit bull terrier to scare off burglars, but his apartment complex did not allow dogs as a result, Derek had to settle for naming his goldfish Mr. Jaws and installing additional door locks. A) Sentence fragment. B) Fused sentence. C) Parallel structure. D) Comma splice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fused sentence. 3. Find the word, phrase, or clause that makes the sentence not parallel.The paper contained mistakes in grammar, spelling and stylistic. A) Grammar. B) Spelling. C) Stylistic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stylistic. 4. Complete the sentence:The soccer team celebrated their victory by cheering loudly, doing a victory lap, and ..... A) Sing. B) Sang the school song. C) Singing the school song. D) To sing the school song. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Singing the school song. 5. Choose the words that best complete the sentence while maintaining parallel structure. My dog Bradford likes fetching sticks, ..... , and chasing cats. A) To hunt rabbits. B) Hunted rabbits. C) Hunting rabbits. D) Rabbit-hunting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hunting rabbits. 6. True or False:The sentence 'He wants to be a doctor, an engineer, and writing a book' is parallel. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. Complete the sentence:During the summer, I plan to go fishing, camping, and ..... A) To hike. B) Hike. C) Hiked. D) Hiking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hike. 8. Which quote from "Revenge of the Geeks" is parallel? A) Planning, drafting and revision are three steps in the writing process. B) Planning, drafting, and revising are three steps in the writing process. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Planning, drafting, and revising are three steps in the writing process. 9. Some potential approaches addressing these issues include increasing access to food, improving agricultural productivity, strengthening social safety nets, promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing food waste, and addressing the root causes of hunger A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 10. Afraid of heights, ..... , and balloons, Mali had to summon all her strength to make it to Alaska. A) Inspired by blue skies. B) Clouds. C) Leaving home. D) Taking SAT exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clouds. 11. Which phrase best completes the sentence with parallel structure? 'The festival includes dancing, singing, and ..... ' A) Eating food. B) Eats food. C) To eat food. D) Food. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eating food. 12. Complete the sentence:The new policy affects not only the students but also ..... the teachers. A) Affecting. B) Affects. C) Affect. D) Affected. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Affects. 13. Complete the sentence:To get to the library, you can take the bus, ride your bike, or ..... A) To walk. B) Walking. C) You can walk. D) Walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Walk. 14. My grandfather's favorite pastime is to eat in trendy restaurants and visiting art galleries. A) PARALLEL. B) NOT PARALLEL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NOT PARALLEL. 15. Complete the sentence:The teacher asked the students to write an essay, to complete the worksheet, and ..... the chapter. A) Reads. B) Reading. C) To reading. D) Read. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Read. 16. The journey was long, difficult, ..... and took seven days. A) And exhausting. B) Exhausting,. C) So insanely exhausting. D) But inspiring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And exhausting. 17. Which sentence correctly lists activities using parallel structure? A) For fun, I like to swim, hiking, and playing video games. B) For fun, I like swimming, hiking, and playing video games. C) For fun, I like to swim, hiking, and I play video games. D) For fun, I like swimming, to hike, and playing video games. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For fun, I like swimming, hiking, and playing video games. 18. Never underestimate the power of dressing professionally, speaking eloquently, and present yourself confidently. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 19. Identify the error:'She likes reading, to jog, and swimming.' A) She likes reading, jogging, and swimming. B) She likes to read, to jog, and to swim. C) She likes reading, to jog, and to swim. D) She likes read, jog, and swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She likes reading, jogging, and swimming. 20. Identify the sentence with incorrect parallelism. A) He is fast, strong, and has a good memory. B) He is fast, strong, and remembers well. C) He is fast, strong, and good at remembering. D) He is fast, strong, and has a great memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He is fast, strong, and has a good memory. 21. Dennis tried to be thoughtful and generous, yet Malinda refused to give him not only a kiss good night but also a single chocolate from the nut and caramel sampler. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 22. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure with 'not only ..... but also'? A) I want not only a new video game but also getting a new controller. B) I want not only a new video game but also a new controller. C) I want not only a new video game but also to get a new controller. D) I not only want a new video game but also a new controller. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I want not only a new video game but also a new controller. 23. True or False?PS includes strategic repetition within one sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. ← 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