This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 5 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Complete the sentence:For his birthday, Jake wants to play video games, eat pizza, and ..... A) To watching movies. B) Watched movies. C) Watch movies. D) Watching movies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Watch movies. 5. 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) Writing an essay. C) Writes an essay. D) To write an essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To write an essay. 6. 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) Was setting. C) Did set. D) Set. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Set. 7. Complete the sentence:In her free time, Mia enjoys reading books, playing the piano, and ..... A) Swimming. B) To swim. C) Swim. D) Swam. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Swimming. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. To prepare for the Super Bowl, it is important to make some snacks, to clean the living room, and ..... A) A T-shirt from the Taylor Swift concert should be worn. B) Put on a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt. C) To put on a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt. D) Laundry should be clean so that a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt is available. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To put on a Taylor Swift concert T-shirt. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. Complete the sentence:For the summer job, you must be able to work quickly, accurately, and ..... A) Efficiently. B) Efficiency. C) Efficiently enough. D) Efficient. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Efficiently. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Complete the sentence:The new park will feature a playground, picnic areas, and ..... A) Hiking trails. B) Trails for hiking. C) To hike trails. D) Hiking on trails. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hiking trails. 21. 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. 22. Fill in the blank:The superhero flew through the city, saved a cat from a tree, and ..... a runaway bus. A) Stopped. B) To stop. C) Stopping. D) Was stopping. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stopped. 23. In the sentence 'The concert was not only too loud but also it was lasting too long, ' which part breaks the parallel structure? A) It was lasting too long. B) Not only too loud. C) The concert was. D) But also. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It was lasting too long. 24. 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. 25. Complete the sentence:Jenny's responsibilities include answering phones, scheduling appointments, and ..... A) Managed the office. B) Manage the office. C) Managing the office. D) To manage the office. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Managing the office. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. 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