This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 28 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 28 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. My grandfather's favorite pastime is to eat in trendy restaurants and visiting art galleries. A) PARALLEL. B) NOT PARALLEL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NOT PARALLEL. 2. Complete the sentence:The teacher asked the students to write an essay, to complete the worksheet, and ..... the chapter. A) Read. B) Reading. C) Reads. D) To reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Read. 3. The journey was long, difficult, ..... and took seven days. A) And exhausting. B) Exhausting,. C) So insanely exhausting. D) But inspiring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And exhausting. 4. Which sentence correctly lists activities using parallel structure? A) For fun, I like to swim, hiking, and playing video games. B) For fun, I like swimming, hiking, and playing video games. C) For fun, I like to swim, hiking, and I play video games. D) For fun, I like swimming, to hike, and playing video games. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For fun, I like swimming, hiking, and playing video games. 5. Never underestimate the power of dressing professionally, speaking eloquently, and present yourself confidently. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 6. Identify the error:'She likes reading, to jog, and swimming.' A) She likes reading, jogging, and swimming. B) She likes to read, to jog, and to swim. C) She likes reading, to jog, and to swim. D) She likes read, jog, and swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She likes reading, jogging, and swimming. 7. Identify the sentence with incorrect parallelism. A) He is fast, strong, and has a good memory. B) He is fast, strong, and remembers well. C) He is fast, strong, and good at remembering. D) He is fast, strong, and has a great memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He is fast, strong, and has a good memory. 8. Dennis tried to be thoughtful and generous, yet Malinda refused to give him not only a kiss good night but also a single chocolate from the nut and caramel sampler. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 9. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure with 'not only ..... but also'? A) I want not only a new video game but also getting a new controller. B) I want not only a new video game but also a new controller. C) I want not only a new video game but also to get a new controller. D) I not only want a new video game but also a new controller. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I want not only a new video game but also a new controller. 10. True or False?PS includes strategic repetition within one sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Identify the fault in the sentence belowThe guy enjoys running in the park, listening to music, and to swim in the lake. A) Running in the park. B) Listening to music. C) To swim in the lake. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To swim in the lake. 12. When I wake up I like either walking the dog or to go for a jog. A) PARALLEL. B) FAULTY. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FAULTY. 13. Which sentence below is written with correct parallel structure? A) The coach wants us to practice hard, to listen closely, and being on time. B) The coach wants us to practice hard, listen closely, and be on time. C) The coach wants us to be practicing hard, listen closely, and be on time. D) The coach wants us to practice hard, listening closely, and to be on time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The coach wants us to practice hard, listen closely, and be on time. 14. True or False:Parallel structure requires all items in a list to be in the same grammatical form. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. He is allergic to the cat's hair and ..... A) Its smell. B) Smell. C) Smelling. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Smell. 16. Which sentence has parallel structure?A. We love exams and tests so much!B. We love exams and to do tests so much! A) A. B) B. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 17. Janet has packed an orange soda, a blanket, and waters the plants before leaving. A) Correct. B) Error in structure. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Error in structure. 18. Complete the sentence with the best parallel phrase:His goals are to finish his project, to practice the piano, and ..... A) Reading a chapter in his book. B) To read a chapter in his book. C) He will read a chapter in his book. D) A chapter in his book is to be read. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To read a chapter in his book. 19. He said that he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. A) That he would meet you at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. B) For you to meet him at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. C) That he would meet you at the podiatrist and that for you not to be late. D) To meet at the podiatrist and not be late. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For you to meet him at the podiatrist and for you not to be late. 20. It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and refugees. A) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and welcomed refugees. B) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and refugees like it. C) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and welcoming refugees. D) No Change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is interesting that Paris has always attracted artists and welcomed refugees. 21. Computers are often used (A) to control, adjustment (B), and correct (C) complex industrial (D) operations. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 22. Antaboga was a primordial serpent that, according to the Balinese account of creation, existed when there was neither ..... earth. A) In heaven nor. B) Heaven or. C) Of heaven and. D) Heaven nor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Heaven nor. 23. He liked ..... and riding horses. A) Playing. B) Playing basketball. C) To play basketball. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Playing basketball. 24. Teresa was expecting a visit from her mother, so she spent the day cleaning the shelves of the refrigerator, scrubbing mold from the bathroom tile grout, and ..... A) She removed dog hair from the sofa cushions. B) Removing dog hair from the sofa cushions. C) Removed dog hair from the sofa cushions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Removing dog hair from the sofa cushions. 25. Bankers and bakers should know a great deal about dough. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. ← 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