This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Many people share the same three fears:making speeches, being in high places, and ..... A) Working with numbers. B) Works with numbers. C) Work with numbers. D) To work with numbers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Working with numbers. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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) Sings beautifully. B) Beautifully sings. C) Sing beautifully. D) Singing beautifully. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sings beautifully. 5. Complete the sentence:To improve your writing, focus on clarity, consistency, and ..... A) Concise. B) To be concise. C) Concisely. D) Conciseness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conciseness. 6. 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. 7. The corporation will sponsor only those projects that are worthy and it thinks have a chance at winning awards A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 8. In college, you will be ..... to study on your own and to take good notes A) Both required. B) Required both. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Required both. 9. In the sentence 'My weekend plans include finishing my homework, cleaning my room, and to hang out with friends, ' which part breaks the parallel structure? A) Finishing my homework. B) To hang out with friends. C) The sentence is correct. D) Cleaning my room. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To hang out with friends. 10. Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure?a) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and have problem-solving skills.b) The team needs to work together, effectively communicate, and problem-solving skills.c) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and problem-solving skills.d) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and have problem-solving. A) D. B) B. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 11. Identify the sentence with proper parallel structure. A) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and how to manage change. B) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and change management. C) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and managing change. D) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and to manage change. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and change management. 12. The driver never acknowledged the problem or to find ways of getting help. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Parallel. 13. Which of these sentences follows parallel structure? A) I like to read, write, and dancing. B) I like reading, writing, and dancing. C) I like reading, to write, and dancing. D) I like to read, to write, and to dance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like reading, writing, and dancing. 14. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure with prepositional phrases? A) We are going to the mall, the park, and then we will go to the movies. B) We are going to the mall, to the park, and to the movies. C) We are going to the mall, the park, and watching a movie. D) We are going to the mall, for the park, and at the movies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We are going to the mall, to the park, and to the movies. 15. Last summer, I went hiking, stayed in a tent, and ..... A) Seeing a snake. B) Then I saw a snake. C) Saw a snake. D) I saw a snake. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Saw a snake. 16. Choose the option that completes the sentence with parallel structure:The garden has roses, tulips, and ..... A) To plant sunflowers. B) Sunflowers. C) Planting sunflowers. D) Are sunflowers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sunflowers. 17. Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure. A) She is talented in singing, dancing, and to paint. B) She is talented in singing, dancing, and painting. C) She is talented in singing, to dance, and painting. D) She is talented in to sing, dancing, and painting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is talented in singing, dancing, and painting. 18. Below are THREE rules to consider when checking for Parallel Structure in your writing. Parallel Structure should be used when comparing or contrasting elements (A is better than B-X is less than Y):Choose the correct example A) James enjoys reading more than writing. B) James enjoys reading more than to write. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) James enjoys reading more than writing. 19. Tom jogs, swims, and ..... A) He is kick boxing. B) Kick boxes. C) He kick boxes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kick boxes. 20. Complete the sentenceThe library offers not only books to read but also ..... A) Computers to use. B) Computers. C) Using computers. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Computers to use. 21. Anna's hobby is to sing and swimming. A) This sentence is error free!. B) This sentence has an error in parallel structure. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This sentence has an error in parallel structure. 22. Complete the sentence:The book not only explores historical events but also ..... A) To analyze their impact. B) Analyze their impact. C) Analyzed their impact. D) Analyzes their impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Analyzes their impact. 23. True or False:'He likes to jog, swim, and biking' is a sentence with correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. Is this sentence correct? "They needed to calm down and to think about the situation." A) Yes, it is. B) No, it isn't. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes, it is. 25. My cat loves to jump in the mud, to swim in the lake, and ..... A) Run after his ball. B) Running after his ball. C) To run after his ball. D) He also loves to run after his ball. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To run after his ball. 26. Which sentence has parallel structure?A. Exams are coming up, so we need to revise, concentrate and prepare.B. Exams are coming up, so we need to revise, concentrate and do preparation. A) A. B) B. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 27. True or False:The sentence 'She is smart, talented, and has creativity' uses parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. According to Susan Sontag, our concepts(A) of art(B), beauty, and nature(C) has(D) been changed by photography. A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 29. True or False:The sentence 'She will either go jogging or to the gym.' has correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. If you go to see the musical on opening night, ..... the cast will feel supported. A) But. B) So. C) Then. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Then. ← 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 8Parallel Structure Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books