This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Complete the sentence with parallel structure:'The students were excited about their trip, what they would see, and ..... ' A) To learn new things. B) They learned new things. C) Learning new things. D) Learn new things. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Learning new things. 4. Students must conduct their laboratory experiments accurately and ..... A) With safety. B) In a safe manner. C) Safety. D) Safely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Safely. 5. Choose the most appropriate ending for this sentence:The coach encouraged us to practice hard, play fair, and ..... A) To have fun. B) Having enjoyed. C) Having fun. D) Have fun. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Have fun. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Finish this sentence using parallel structure:Before you go to the movies, you need to do the dishes, vacuum the floor, and ..... A) Took out the trash. B) Taking out the trash. C) Takes out the trash. D) Take out the trash. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Take out the trash. 11. 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. 12. Super Bowl Sunday will be fun because I like to eat nachos, watch football, and ..... A) To see the commercials. B) Also I like the commercials. C) Commercials will be watched. D) See the commercials. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) See the commercials. 13. 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. 14. Parallel Structure A) Going to restaurant. B) Go to restaurant. C) To a restaurant. D) A restaurant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To a restaurant. 15. 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. 16. Complete the sentence:Lily enjoys hiking, swimming, and ..... A) Biked. B) Biking. C) Bikes. D) To bike. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biking. 17. 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. 18. Complete the sentence with the option that keeps the structure parallel:My favorite summer activities are swimming, camping, and ..... A) To hike in the mountains. B) Hiking. C) I like to hike. D) When I go hiking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hiking. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. Select the best answer to complete the sentence in Parallel Structure:The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and ..... A) Lock the door. B) Be sure to lock the door. C) Locks the door. D) Locking the door. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Locks the door. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. The little girl is taking care of her puppy with ..... , affection, and kindness. A) Patiently. B) Patients. C) Patient. D) Patience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Patience. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. Complete the sentence:My new phone is sleek, fast, and ..... A) I like it. B) Has a good camera. C) It is easy to use. D) User-friendly. 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