This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. She wanted three things:money, power, and security. 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: A) This sentence is error free!. 2. A baby's development is influenced by both hereditary and ..... A) By environmental factors. B) Environmentally. C) The influence of the environment. D) Environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Environment. 3. Which sentence is an example of parallel structure? A) The recipe calls for chopping the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and slicing the peppers. B) The recipe calls for chopping the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and slicing the peppers. C) The recipe calls for chopping the onions, to dice the tomatoes, and to slice the peppers. D) The recipe calls for to chop the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and slicing the peppers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The recipe calls for chopping the onions, dicing the tomatoes, and slicing the peppers. 4. The crocodile spends most of its time sunbathing, hunting, or in the water. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 5. After he inherited the business from his aunt, he thought about expanding its size. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 6. I have a diary to read and to talk to every time I feel alone. 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: A) This sentence is error free!. 7. Although I have never played a sport or sing songs, I must have some talent I have yet to discover. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 8. The professor enjoys running in the park, ..... to the music, and ..... in the lake A) Listen, swim. B) Listened, swam. C) Listening, swimming. D) Listening, swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Listening, swimming. 9. Colorado has a semi-arid ..... that is strongly influenced by its terrain. A) Climate continental. B) Continent climate. C) Continental climate. D) Continent climates. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Continental climate. 10. Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure?a) I like swimming, running, and to play basketball.b) I like swimming, running, and basketball playing.c) I like swimming, running, and playing basketball.d) I like swimming, running, and basketball to play. A) B. I like swimming, running, and basketball playing. B) C. C) D. I like swimming, running, and basketball to play. D) A. I like swimming, running, and to play basketball. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 11. New Orleans, which was founded in 1718, is one of North America's most distinctive and cultural diverse cities. A) Which. B) Is. C) Cultural. D) Cities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cultural. 12. Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure? A) The new policy aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and it will enhance customer satisfaction. B) The new policy aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. C) The new policy aims to improve efficiency, reducing costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. D) The new policy aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and to enhance customer satisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The new policy aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. 13. Select the correct word or phrase that gives the sentence below correct parallel structure.She was excited about inviting her friends over, ordering pizza, and ..... A) To gossip all night. B) Gossip all night. C) Gossiping all night. D) Gossiped all night. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Gossiping all night. 14. Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure. A) The artist was known for his creativity, his passion, and he was very disciplined. B) The artist was known for his creativity, his passion, and his discipline. C) The artist was known for his creativity, his passion, and being disciplined. D) The artist was known for his creativity, his passion, and to be disciplined. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The artist was known for his creativity, his passion, and his discipline. 15. The grocery store is recommended for fruit, vegetables, and ..... A) Meat. B) To buy meat. C) Buying meat. D) Bought meat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat. 16. How can the sentence 'Joey is studying music, dance, and how to make art.' be corrected for parallel structure? A) Joey is studying music, dancing, and art. B) Joey studies music, dance, and art. C) Joey is studying music, dance, and art. D) Joey is studying to make music, dance, and art. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Joey is studying music, dance, and art. 17. Complete the sentence:Jessica likes reading, writing, and ..... A) To swim. B) Swimming. C) Swim. D) Swam. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Swimming. 18. Spiders that bite, hissing snakes, and squealing rodents fill the aquariums in Desmond's basement. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 19. Complete the sentence:The chef prepared the meal by chopping vegetables, grilling meat, and ..... A) To bake bread. B) Bakes bread. C) Baking bread. D) To baking bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Baking bread. 20. James sang, performed and then he went outside. A) Parallel. B) Nonparallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonparallel. 21. The photosynthetic process results in the spitting of the water molecule unless one of its component atoms, oxygen, is released as molecular oxygen that serves to replenish the atmospheric oxygen supply. A) In. B) Unless. C) Its. D) Replenish. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unless. 22. She wants to go to England and studying at the London School of Economics. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Parallel. 23. This class includes lessons on how to write, read, and speech. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 24. True or False:The sentence 'She likes to hike, swim, and biking' uses parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. Franklin Roosevelt was a governor, a secretary of the Navy, and he became President. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Parallel. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesParallel Structure Quiz 2Parallel Structure Quiz 3Parallel Structure Quiz 4Parallel Structure Quiz 5Parallel Structure Quiz 6Parallel Structure Quiz 7Parallel Structure Quiz 8Parallel Structure Quiz 9Parallel Structure Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books