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 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence:The teacher asked the students to read the textbook, complete the exercises, and ..... a) to write an essayc) writing an essayc) write an essayd) writes an essay A) Write an essay. B) To write an essay. C) Writing an essay. D) Writes an essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To write an essay. 2. Complete the sentence to use ellipsis correctly:'Last night, my dad cooked the chicken, my mom the vegetables, and I ..... the table.' A) To set. B) Did set. C) Was setting. D) Set. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Set. 3. Complete the sentence:In her free time, Mia enjoys reading books, playing the piano, and ..... A) Swim. B) Swimming. C) Swam. D) To swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Swimming. 4. Which sentence has a correct parallel structure? A) Going to the movies is more fun than to rent video at home. B) Going to the movies is more fun than renting videos at home. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Going to the movies is more fun than renting videos at home. 5. Bruce Wayne enjoys donning his Batman costume, answering the Commissioner's phone calls, and saving Gotham City from cruel villains like the Penguin. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 6. To prepare for the Super Bowl, it is important to make some snacks, to clean the living room, and ..... A) To put on a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt. B) A T-shirt from the Taylor Swift concert should be worn. C) Laundry should be clean so that a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt is available. D) Put on a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To put on a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt. 7. What should a thesis sentence do? A) Provide spoilers to the best parts of your essay. B) Stop, drop, and roll your way to an A+. C) Provide a preview of the main points of your essay. D) Not much-it's optional in an essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Provide a preview of the main points of your essay. 8. Select whether or not this sentence is written using correct parallel structure.Walking, swimming, and a hike are good ways to exercise. A) It is not parallel. B) It is parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is not parallel. 9. True or False:The sentence 'I want to either travel to Paris or to Rome' uses parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. True or False:In the sentence 'She likes reading, to jog, and swimming, ' the elements are parallel. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. Complete the sentence:For the summer job, you must be able to work quickly, accurately, and ..... A) Efficiently enough. B) Efficiently. C) Efficient. D) Efficiency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Efficiently. 12. The nile was very important for stimulating both religion and ..... in ancient egypt A) Science. B) Scientist. C) Scientific. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Science. 13. Which sentence lacks parallel structure? A) Liam likes to read books, watch movies, and play games. B) Emma is both talented and hardworking. C) We went to the park, played soccer, and ate lunch. D) She enjoys hiking, to bike, and swimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She enjoys hiking, to bike, and swimming. 14. The ..... and manipulating of muscles are the mainstream manual healing methods which make up chiropractic A) Touching. B) Touch. C) Touches. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Touching. 15. Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly: A) He wanted to learn karate, to play piano, and swimming. B) He wanted to learn karate, play piano, and swim. C) He wanted to learn karate, playing piano, and to swim. D) He wanted learning karate, play piano, and swimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He wanted to learn karate, play piano, and swim. 16. Complete the sentence:The new park will feature a playground, picnic areas, and ..... A) Hiking on trails. B) Hiking trails. C) Trails for hiking. D) To hike trails. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hiking trails. 17. We hate having dinner at Aunt Ida's house because she is a vegan health nut. Baked tofu, ..... , and decaffeinated tea do not make a satisfying meal! A) Vegetables steamed with no oil or seasoning. B) Steamed vegetables. C) Vegetables that are flavorless. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Steamed vegetables. 18. Fill in the blank:The superhero flew through the city, saved a cat from a tree, and ..... a runaway bus. A) To stop. B) Stopped. C) Stopping. D) Was stopping. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stopped. 19. In the sentence 'The concert was not only too loud but also it was lasting too long, ' which part breaks the parallel structure? A) The concert was. B) It was lasting too long. C) But also. D) Not only too loud. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It was lasting too long. 20. Global warming affects humans, the environment, and is scary A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 21. Complete the sentence:Jenny's responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and ..... A) Manage the office. B) Managing the office. C) Managed the office. D) To manage the office. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Managing the office. 22. In this sentence, how is kindly, professionally, and in a helpful correctly written? A) As it is. B) Kindly, professionally, and helpfully. C) Kindly, to be professional, and helpful. D) Customers kindly, to be professional, and to be helpful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kindly, professionally, and helpfully. 23. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure in its series of actions? A) The superhero flew through the air, was landing on the roof, and saved the cat. B) The superhero flew through the air, landed on the roof, and saved the cat. C) The superhero was flying through the air, landed on the roof, and saving the cat. D) The superhero flies through the air, landed on the roof, and saved the cat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The superhero flew through the air, landed on the roof, and saved the cat. 24. Which of the following sentences is NOT parallel? A) In class, LaKita is quiet, attentive, and hard working. B) In class, Lakita sits quietly and attentively. C) In class, Lakita sits quietly, pays attention, and works hard. D) In class, Lakita is quiet, attentive, and works hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In class, Lakita is quiet, attentive, and works hard. 25. Finish this sentence using parallel structure:I have always enjoyed reading the book more than ..... A) I watched the movie version. B) Watching the movie. C) To watch the movie. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Watching the movie. 26. Choose the correct sentence that maintains parallel structure. A) She wanted shopping, eating, and to swim. B) She wanted to go shopping, to eat, and swimming. C) She wanted to go shopping, to eat, and swim. D) She wanted to go shopping, eating, and swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She wanted to go shopping, to eat, and swim. 27. Complete the sentence:The committee debated whether to reduce funding for the library, delay the project, or ..... A) Cancellation. B) Cancel it. C) Cancelling it. D) To cancel it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cancel it. 28. Complete the sentence with a parallel prepositional phrase:We looked for the lost keys under the sofa, behind the chair, and ..... A) To eat pizza. B) At the pizza place. C) They went to the pizza place. D) Eating pizza. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) At the pizza place. 29. True or False?PS means that verbs in a list need to be conjugated in the same tense. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 30. Is this sentence correct? "They loved the show and want to stay longer." A) No, it isn't. B) Yes, it is. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No, it isn't. 31. What is the effect of using parallel structure in speeches? A) It creates confusion and makes the message unclear. B) It can create rhythm, emphasize key points, and make the message more memorable. C) It reduces the impact of the speech and makes it less engaging. D) It is primarily used to lengthen the speech without adding value. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can create rhythm, emphasize key points, and make the message more memorable. 32. How is this sentence correctly written? A) Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and to try to find better ways of predicting them. B) Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and tried to find better ways of predicting them. C) As it is. D) Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and trying to find better ways of predicting them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Scientists and meteorologists are currently studying storms and trying to find better ways of predicting them. 33. Choose word or phrase that gives the sentence correct parallel structure.Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ..... A) A game of cards. B) To play cards. C) Playing a game of cards. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Playing a game of cards. 34. She attends online classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and on Fridays. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Parallel. 35. Chelsea had to paddle past a school of jellyfish, kick a small sand shark in the nose, and untangle seaweed from her surfboard before she reached her favorite point break. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 36. A large amount of flammable substances, such as starch, gum, sugar, shellac, and various petroleum derivatives, are frequently used in the mixture of fireworks in place of charcoal and sulfur. A) In place of. B) Gum. C) Amount. D) Are. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Amount. 37. Which of the following does NOT use parallel structure? A) Taking the fifth amendment is refusing to incriminate yourself. B) To take the fifth amendment is to refuse to incriminate yourself. C) To take the Fifth Amendment is refusing to incriminate yourself. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To take the Fifth Amendment is refusing to incriminate yourself. 38. Many historians of science argue that technology is an essential condition of advanced, industrial civilization and ..... of technological change develops its own momentum. A) The rate and. B) That the rate. C) Because of the rate. D) So the rate. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That the rate. 39. Choose the sentence that follows parallel structure. A) Recommended exercises include:running, swimming, and cycling. B) Recommended exercises include:to run, swimming, and cycling. C) Recommended exercises include:running, swimming, and to cycle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Recommended exercises include:running, swimming, and cycling. 40. Which sentence is correctly using parallel structure? A) The recipe calls for chopping the onions, dice the tomatoes, and grating the cheese. B) The recipe calls for chop the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and grated cheese. C) The recipe calls for chopping the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and grating the cheese. D) The recipe calls for to chop the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and grated cheese. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The recipe calls for chopping the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and grating the cheese. 41. To excel at soccer, one should be good at running and to kick well. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Parallel. 42. Correct this sentence:Rihanna likes to swim, skiing, and to dance. A) Rihanna likes to swim, to ski, and to dance. B) Rihanna likes to swimming, to skiing, and to dancing. C) Rihanna likes to swim, skiing, and to sing. D) Rihanna likes swimming, skiing, and sing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rihanna likes to swim, to ski, and to dance. 43. Finish the sentence to make it parallel:"If you want to hang out with friends, first you need to finish your homework ..... and ..... " A) Take the trash out and walk the dog. B) Make sure they are free and call them on your phone. C) Schedule a time to meet and pick a mutual location. D) Bring your little brother with you or else he will complain, and check in with your mom every hour so she knows where you are at. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Take the trash out and walk the dog. 44. Identify the correct revision for clarity and parallelism:Original: "He wants success, earning money, and to travel." A) He wants to succeed, earn money, and travel. B) He wants success, to earn money, and travel. C) He wants success, earning money, and travels. D) He wants succeed, money earning, and travel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He wants to succeed, earn money, and travel. 45. Complete the sentence:For the science project, we could either build a model or ..... A) Conducting an experiment. B) Conduct an experiment. C) Conducted an experiment. D) To conduct an experiment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conduct an experiment. 46. The advertisement claims that this toothpaste kills more germs and prevents more cavities than any other toothpaste. 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: B) No! This item is free from error. 47. Which of the following sentences is in parallel structure? A) Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and revision. B) Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and revise their work. C) Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and they revise their work. D) Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and they are revising their work. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Good writers plan outlines, write many drafts, and revise their work. 48. Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel. 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. 49. Parallelism makes writing A) Clear and concise. B) Long and wordy. C) Neat and organized. D) Sound smart. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clear and concise. 50. I sit at the library and ..... in silence. A) Work. B) Working. C) Worked. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Work. 51. The seeds of an oat plant is processed and used in such foods as oatmeal, oatcakes, biscuits, and ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. A) An. B) Is. C) And. D) Ready. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is. 52. Choose the words that best complete the sentence while maintaining parallel structure. Jill needs a ride to the post office, ..... , and the library. A) Supermarket. B) The supermarket. C) To the supermarket. D) Ride to the supermarket. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To the supermarket. 53. How does parallel structure relate to lists in writing? A) It allows for the use of different grammatical forms in a list. B) It is essential in lists to ensure that all items are presented in the same grammatical form, enhancing clarity. C) It is only important in poetry and not in prose. D) It helps to create longer lists without any grammatical rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is essential in lists to ensure that all items are presented in the same grammatical form, enhancing clarity. 54. Choose the option that demonstrates parallel structure. A) The project requires planning, organizing, and to execute. B) The project requires planning, organizing, and executing. C) The project requires to plan, organize, and execute. D) The project requires planning, to organize, and executing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The project requires planning, organizing, and executing. 55. Many people share the same three fears:making speeches, being in high places, and ..... A) Works with numbers. B) Work with numbers. C) To work with numbers. D) Working with numbers. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Working with numbers. 56. For his first date with Malinda, Dennis bought not only a dozen roses but he also purchased a box of chocolates. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 57. The bull stared angrily and then attacked the matador. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 58. Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence:He not only plays the guitar but also ..... a) sings beautifullyb) beautifully singsc) sing beautifullyd) singing beautifully A) Sing beautifully. B) Sings beautifully. C) Beautifully sings. D) Singing beautifully. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sings beautifully. 59. Complete the sentence:To improve your writing, focus on clarity, consistency, and ..... A) Conciseness. B) To be concise. C) Concise. D) Concisely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conciseness. 60. Choose the correct parallel structure:2. I have always enjoyed reading the book more than ..... A) I watched the movie version. B) Watching the movie. C) To watch the movie. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Watching the movie. ← 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