This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 38 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 38 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. After finished fifth at the 1976 world speed-skating championships, Eric Heiden became the first American to win the world title in 1977 and won the title again in 1978 and 1979. A) Finished. B) At. C) Became. D) To win. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Finished. 2. They like playing games, riding a Bicycles and cooking food. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 3. Which sentence maintains a parallel structure throughout? A) To succeed in school you need to read carefully, think critically, and make good study choices. B) To succeed in school you must read carefully, thinking critically, and make good study choices. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To succeed in school you need to read carefully, think critically, and make good study choices. 4. The professor walked between the desks, across the classroom, and out the door. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 5. The teeth front(A) are used to bite(B) food(C), the canines to tear it, and the molars to grind it(D). A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 6. Does this sentence has correct parallel structure?James enjoys reading more than to write. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 7. Which of the choices does not contain any errors in how it is written? A) To see a movie, catch a plane, and climb a mountain is my idea of a full day. B) To see a movie, catch a plane, and climbing a mountain is my idea of a full day. C) To see a movie, catching a plane, and climbing a mountain is my idea of a full day. D) To have seen a movie, catch a plane, and climb a mountain is my idea of a full day. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To see a movie, catch a plane, and climb a mountain is my idea of a full day. 8. Complete the sentence with the best parallel adjective:To be a good team captain, you need to be dedicated, supportive, and ..... A) A leader. B) Showing leadership. C) Responsible. D) You have to lead. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Responsible. 9. Which option maintains parallel structure? I need to find a pen that is ..... and ..... well. A) Reliable, writes. B) Reliable, writing. C) Reliably, writes. D) Reliable, write. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reliable, writes. 10. Select the answer choice that makes the sentence parallel.The man found cleaning supplies in the closet under the sink, but not ..... A) In the garage. B) A basket. C) Useful. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the garage. 11. Does this sentence follow parallel structure?I like to watch Grey's Anatomy because the characters are funny, to be kind to one another, and likable. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 12. Choose the words that best complete the sentence while maintaining parallel structure. Driving a car there may be just as fast as ..... or riding a bus. A) A train trip. B) Ride a train. C) Taking a train. D) Going by train. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Taking a train. 13. Maurice's teacher asked him to take out the trash, sharpen pencils, and ..... A) To erase the board. B) Also to erase the board. C) Whiteboard cleaning. D) Erase the board. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Erase the board. 14. What is the function of parallel structure in writing? A) To add variety to a sentence. B) To create balance and clarity. C) To make the sentence grammatically correct. D) To make the sentence longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To create balance and clarity. 15. Which item in the list is NOT parallel with the others?Qualifications:Certified in CPRMicrosoft ExcelTrained in martial arts A) Certified in CPR. B) Microsoft Excel. C) Trained in martial arts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Microsoft Excel. 16. Select the best completion for the sentence to maintain parallel structure:The committee needs to decide whether they will lower taxes, increase funding, or ..... A) To cut spending. B) Cut spending. C) Cutting spending. D) Spending cuts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cut spending. 17. My home offers me a feeling of security, warm, and love. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 18. The pink scarf is in the closet or on the table. A) Check. B) Cross. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Check. 19. What makes the sentence 'I enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.' an example of parallel structure? A) The sentence is in past tense. B) The sentence uses a list of verbs. C) All activities are outdoor activities. D) All activities are presented as gerunds. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All activities are presented as gerunds. 20. I like neither to wash up dishes nor mopping the floor. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 21. Complete the sentence:To be successful, you should plan carefully, execute quickly, and ..... A) Evaluate results. B) Evaluating results. C) To evaluate results. D) Evaluated results. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evaluate results. 22. Select the leaves of parallel structure:My ambition is to be a doctor and to specialize in surgery. A) My ambition. B) To be a doctor. C) My ambition, and. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My ambition, and. 23. Complete with parallel structure:You can see green grass, clean streets, and ..... A) Houses. B) Drove cars. C) Nice people. D) Dogs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nice people. 24. Complete the sentence with the phrase that creates the best parallel structure:You can either wait for the bus at this corner ..... A) Or walking to the next stop. B) Or you can walk to the next stop. C) Or walk to the next stop. D) Or to walk to the next stop. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or walk to the next stop. 25. Kabuki plays, which are a traditional form of Japanese drama, feature colorful costumes and spectacular scenery. A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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