This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 23 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Select the part of the sentence that breaks the parallel structure:'To prepare for the test, I plan on reviewing my notes, completing the study guide, and to get a good night's sleep.' A) Reviewing my notes. B) Completing the study guide. C) To get a good night's sleep. D) To prepare for the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To get a good night's sleep. 2. Find the word, phrase, or clause that makes the sentence not parallel.Monterey, California, has long been a center for writers, artists, and the craftsman. A) Writers. B) Artists. C) Craftsman. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Craftsman. 3. Complete the sentence:My brother chose to play video games rather than ..... his homework. A) Doing. B) To have done. C) Do. D) He should do. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Do. 4. Complete the sentence:The project requires planning, executing, and ..... A) To review. B) Reviewing. C) Review. D) Reviews. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reviewing. 5. The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and A) Makes sure to lock the door. B) Locking the door. C) Locks the door. D) Lock the door. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Locks the door. 6. Complete the sentence using parallel structure:I would rather play outside than ..... inside all day. A) Being stuck. B) To be stuck. C) Be stuck. D) I am stuck. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Be stuck. 7. It was both a long meeting and very boring. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 8. Automobile accidents are far more frequent than ..... A) Having an accident in an airplane. B) Airplanes have accidents. C) Airplane accidents. D) When there are airplane accidents. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Airplane accidents. 9. Antonia made the breads for the bake sale; Charlie made the rolls. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 10. The teachers agreed on implementing and sticking to a new extra credit policy; however, the students didn't think they could follow or abide by the requirements. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 11. Up in the air, Mali had no worries or troubles. A) No change. B) Delete. C) Or concerns. D) And problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delete. 12. Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence:She enjoys reading books, watching movies, and ..... a) to listen to musicb) listens to musicc) listen to musicd) listening to music A) To listen to music. B) Listening to music. C) Listens to music. D) Listen to music. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Listening to music. 13. Is the following quote from Malala an example of parallel structure?"I was too angry. I took a pair of earrings. I didn't even like these trinkets." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 14. Complete with parallel structure:We need to buy bread, cheese, and ..... A) Meat. B) Green vegetables. C) Return cereal. D) Quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat. 15. Which verb is not in the same tense as the others in 'I picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.'? A) Got in. B) Run. C) Drove off. D) Picked up. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run. 16. In college we learn good writing skills and how to think critically. A) In college we learn how to write well and thinking critically. B) In college we learn good writing and critical thinking skills. C) PARALLEL. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In college we learn good writing and critical thinking skills. 17. During the exam, Rachel sucked the ends of her hair, chewed the top of her pencil, and all the while she was picking at a scab on her elbow, but she could not remember the cause of the EDSA revolution. A) Yes! This item has an error. B) No! This item is free from error. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes! This item has an error. 18. Find the word, phrase, or clause that makes the sentence not parallel.When taking part in winter sports, one should wear clothing that is lightweight, warmth, and suitable for the activity. A) Lightweight. B) Warmth. C) Suitable. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Warmth. 19. Complete the sentence:She wants to learn how to play the guitar, ..... , and sing. A) Dance. B) Dancing. C) To dance. D) Danced. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To dance. 20. Smith likes camping, running, and ..... A) Drive. B) To drive. C) Driving. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Driving. 21. My sister likes watching TV and . A) Listens to music. B) Listening to music. C) Sing along with music. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Listening to music. 22. What is an example of a sentence with correct Parallel Structure? A) I enjoy hiking, biking, and swimming. B) I enjoy to hike, biking, and swimming. C) I enjoy hiking and to bike, and swimming. D) I enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I enjoy hiking, biking, and swimming. 23. A phosphor is a solid material that emits visible light when activated by external energy source such as electron beams, heavy charged particles, or ultraviolet light. A) Emits. B) Activated. C) Energy source. D) Beams. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Energy source. 24. Sheila locked her suitcase, checked her plan ticket, and took a cab to the airport. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 25. The pioneers labored to clear away the forest and planting crops. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. ← 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