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 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Select the sentence with proper parallel structure. A) The athlete was praised for his speed, strength, and he was very agile. B) The athlete was praised for his speed, strength, and agility. C) The athlete was praised for his speed, strength, and being agile. D) The athlete was praised for his speed, strength, and to be agile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The athlete was praised for his speed, strength, and agility. 2. True or False:The sentence 'She enjoys reading, writing, and to draw.' uses parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 3. Identify whether or not the sentences have parallel structure. Check the option YES if it is parallel and NO if it is not.My cat is not only friendly but she is also playful. A) YES. B) NO. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) YES. 4. When Napoleon arrived in Paris after winning the war at Abu Qir Paris, the French people that they had lost confidence in the government cheered the young hero. A) When. B) Arrived. C) They. D) Confidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They. 5. Complete the sentence:The presentation was not only informative but also ..... A) It was engaging. B) Engaging. C) To be engaging. D) Engaged the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Engaging. 6. The legislation neither resolves the financial crisis nor ..... consumers. A) Is helping. B) Helps. C) Has helped. D) Will be helping. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Helps. 7. Complete the sentence:Not only did she forget her homework, but she also ..... her backpack. A) Lost. B) Loses. C) Losing. D) To lose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lost. 8. Complete with parallel structure:He can speak loudly, clearly, and ..... A) Smart. B) Quickly. C) With intelligence. D) Speeches. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Quickly. 9. But right over Fairbanks, Alaska her balloon began to lose air! Rapidly, it began to fall toward the ground with great speed. A) No change. B) Delete. C) At full blast. D) And Mali cried out for help. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delete. 10. Select the option that best describes parallel structure in writing. A) Using the same grammatical form for similar ideas in a sentence. B) Writing sentences that are all the same length. C) Starting every sentence with the same word for effect. D) Making sure your subject and verb agree. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using the same grammatical form for similar ideas in a sentence. 11. The frightened private did not know whether he had been ordered to stand trial for disorderly conduct or ..... A) Because he had disobeyed. B) To disobey. C) For disobedience. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For disobedience. 12. She was disappointed not only by his clothes but also by his mannerisms. A) Not parallel. B) Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Parallel. 13. The masterpiece was created by his talent, with his passion, and ..... A) For his hard work. B) Through his hard work. C) Under his hard work. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Through his hard work. 14. True or False:The sentence 'He is talented at singing, dancing, and to act.' uses correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. True or False:The sentence 'She is talented in singing, dancing, and to play the piano' is an example of parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. Which part is out of parallel structure?Thelma likes playing the clarinet, to march in the band, and watching the football games. A) Playing the clarinet. B) To march in the band. C) Watching the football games. D) The sentence is correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To march in the band. 17. Complete the sentence:The new park offers trails for hiking, areas for picnicking, and ..... A) A place to swim. B) Swimming areas. C) To swim. D) Swimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Swimming areas. 18. Which sentence has parallel structure?A. Most of them start their day with eating breakfast, studying lessons and doing assignments. B. Most of them start their day with eating breakfast, study lessons and doing their assignments. A) A. B) B. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 19. Below are THREE rules to consider when checking for Parallel Structure in your writing. 1. Parallel Structure should be used when elements are joined by coordinating conjunctions:Choose the correct example A) I am allergic to the dog's hair and how it smells. B) I am allergic to the dog's hair and its smell. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I am allergic to the dog's hair and its smell. 20. The Nebular hypothesis is a theory about the origin of the solar system formulated by Laplace, a French astronomer, in late 1700's. A) Is. B) About. C) Formulated. D) In late. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In late. 21. True or False:The sentence 'The athlete was praised for his agility, strength, and being fast' uses correct parallel structure. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. Complete the sentence with parallel structure:'The new video game is fun, challenging, and ..... ' A) It is exciting. B) Exciting. C) Excited. D) To excite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exciting. 23. Complete the sentence:The new park will feature a playground, a picnic area, and ..... A) A walking trail. B) Walking trails. C) To walk trails. D) Walked trail. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A walking trail. 24. True or False:The sentence 'She is not only a great painter but also a talented musician.' uses parallel structure correctly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 25. Monica brewed espresso, steamed milk, and ..... jokes as she prepared Mike's latte. A) Tells. B) Will tell. C) Told. D) Was telling. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Told. ← 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