This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 33 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 33 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:When using correlative conjunctions like 'not only ..... but also, ' the phrase following each part must have the same grammatical structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Identify whether the sentence is in parallel or faulty structure: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. 3. The national epic of ancient Rome, the Aeneid, written by the Roman poet Virgil, ..... one of the world greatest poems of heroic adventure. A) There is. B) Being. C) It is. D) Is. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Is. 4. True or False:The sentence 'The new superhero movie was thrilling, action-packed, and had a surprising twist' has correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Complete the sentence:Jamie enjoys not only reading novels but also ..... them. A) Writing. B) To write. C) Writes. D) Write. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Writing. 6. Mall survived the fall but she landed in Fairbanks just in time to take the SAT. A) No change. B) , but she landed in Fairbanks just in time to take the SAT. C) Delete. D) And lived. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) , but she landed in Fairbanks just in time to take the SAT. 7. Choose the option that maintains parallel structure:**The project requires you to write clearly, to think critically, and ..... to solve problems ..... ** A) Solving problems. B) Solve problems. C) To solving problems. D) No change. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Solve problems. 8. Raymond spends his summer fishing, camping, and a swim A) Raymond spends. B) Fishing. C) A swim. D) No error. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A swim. 9. Bonkers, our ninety pound golden retriever, chews on furniture, ..... , and snots up the car windows-inconveniences we didn't anticipate when we adopted him. A) Would drag us around the neighborhood during walks. B) He drags us around the neighborhood during walks. C) Drags us around the neighborhood during walks. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drags us around the neighborhood during walks. 10. Choose the words that best complete the sentence while maintaining parallel structure. Mom loves walking on the beach, eating Italian food, and ..... A) To go stargazing. B) To gaze at stars. C) Stargazing. D) Gazing at stars. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stargazing. 11. We looked everywhere for the car keys-under the sofa cushions, , and on the counters and tabletops. All along, Andrew had them in the front pocket of his jeans! A) Our search included the trash can. B) Searching for them in the trash can. C) In the trash can. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In the trash can. 12. I'd rather be lucky or hardworking than ..... A) To have talent. B) Having talent. C) Talented. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Talented. 13. James enjoys reading more than to write. A) Parallel. B) Non-parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-parallel. 14. Fill in the blank to keep the sentence parallel:We searched for the lost cat in the garage, under the porch, and ..... A) Behind the bushes. B) We looked behind the bushes. C) The bushes were checked. D) Then we checked the bushes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Behind the bushes. 15. Fill in the blank to create a parallel sentence:The new phone is not only expensive but also ..... A) It is fragile. B) Fragile. C) Has fragility. D) Being fragile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragile. 16. Fill in the blank to maintain parallel structure:'The dog loves to bark loudly, run quickly, and ..... ' A) To jump high. B) Jumping high. C) Jump high. D) Jumps high. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jump high. 17. Which of the following has correct parallel structure? A) Gary is short, smells, and annoying. B) Gary is a short kid, smelled, and annoyance. C) Gary is short, smelly, and annoying. D) Gary is short, smell, annoy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gary is short, smelly, and annoying. 18. She was disappointed by not only his clothes but also his mannerisms. A) PARALLEL. B) FAULTY. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PARALLEL. 19. Complete the sentence to create a parallel structure using ellipsis (omitting repeated words):My sister is a talented singer; my brother, ..... A) Is a great dancer. B) A great dancer. C) He is a great dancer. D) Dances greatly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A great dancer. 20. What is a parallel structure? A) Sentences that are next to each other. B) Use the same grammatical form for two or more similar ideas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use the same grammatical form for two or more similar ideas. 21. Select the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure: A) The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accurate, and to be submitted on time. B) The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accurate, and timely. C) The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accurate, and submitted on time. D) The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accuracy, and timely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The manager asked for a report that was detailed, accurate, and timely. 22. Fill in the blank with the correct parallel structure to complete the sentence."Her responsibilities include monitoring employee performance, ..... , and overseeing team projects." A) To provide feedback. B) Providing feedback. C) Provided feedback. D) Feedback providing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Providing feedback. 23. I usually spend my evenings watching TV and surfing the internet. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 24. What is the best revision of this sentence?Tom could try to bake or cooking. A) Tom could try to bake or to cook. B) Tom could try to baking or cooking. C) Tom could try baking or cook. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tom could try to bake or to cook. 25. Complete the sentence with the best parallel option:For the talent show, I'm considering singing a song, telling some jokes, or ..... a magic trick. A) To perform. B) Performing. C) I will perform. D) Performance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Performing. 26. Which sentence has an error in its parallel structure? A) She loves to draw, to paint, and to sculpt. B) For the project, you will need a poster board, markers, and scissors. C) He spent the afternoon running errands, doing homework, and to call his friend. D) The dog is friendly, loyal, and obedient. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He spent the afternoon running errands, doing homework, and to call his friend. 27. Complete the sentence to maintain parallel structure:The best way to get good grades is to study regularly, do all your homework, and ..... in class. A) Paying attention. B) Pay attention. C) You should pay attention. D) To have paid attention. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pay attention. 28. What easy classes you take your senior year and the way you waste your education are of no concern to me. A) What easy classes you take your senior year. B) The easy classes you take your senior year. C) The way your senior year takes easy classes. D) What a waste of your senior year. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The easy classes you take your senior year. 29. He cleaned under the sink and behind the cooker. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 30. Even if you don't watch the show, it is easy to distinguish the voice of Michael Scott from ..... A) Dwight Schrute. B) Dwight Schrute's voice. C) The voice of Dwight Schrute. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The voice of Dwight Schrute. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesParallel Structure Quiz 1Parallel Structure Quiz 2Parallel Structure Quiz 3Parallel 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