This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How would we rewrite this sentence to give it parallel structure?"I like the ocean better than going to the lake." A) I like the ocean more than going to the lake. B) I like going to the ocean better than going to the lake. C) The ocean I like better than going to the lake. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like going to the ocean better than going to the lake. 2. Beets are just as nutrient rich as rutabagas even though they are not in season. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 3. Complete the sentence by choosing the expression which makes it parallel:'She enjoys reading, writing, and ..... ' A) Swimming. B) Swam. C) Swim. D) To swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Swimming. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Fill in the blank to correctly complete the parallel structure:My dad not only grilled burgers but also ..... A) The corn was prepared by him. B) Prepared the corn. C) To prepare the corn. D) Was preparing the corn. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepared the corn. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Identify the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly with 'either ..... or'. A) You can either finish your chores or stay 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) Either you can finish your chores or staying home tonight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You can either finish your chores or stay home tonight. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Complete the sentence:The instructions were to clean the room, organize the files, and ..... A) Making the bed. B) Make the bed. C) Made the bed. D) To make the bed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Make the bed. 20. 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. 21. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure? A) She likes to swim, jogging, and to read. B) She likes swimming, jogging, and reading. C) She likes to swim, to jog, and reading. D) She likes swimming, to jog, and to read. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She likes swimming, jogging, and reading. 22. Fire extinguishers can contain liquefied gas, dry chemicals, or watery A) Can contain. B) Extinguishers. C) Or. D) Watery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Watery. 23. 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. 24. What part of this sentence can we change to correct it? "They loved the show and want to stay longer." A) They. B) To stay. C) Want. D) Loved. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Want. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. Complete the sentence:I wanted to go to the concert, but ..... my chores first. A) Finishing. B) I had to finish. C) To finish. D) Had to finish. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Had to finish. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesParallel Structure Quiz 1Parallel Structure Quiz 2Parallel 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