This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Writing Style > Parallel Structure – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Parallel Structure Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. I sit at the library and ..... in silence. A) Work. B) Working. C) Worked. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Work. 2. The seeds of an oat plant is processed and used in such foods as oatmeal, oatcakes, biscuits, and ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. A) An. B) Is. C) And. D) Ready. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is. 3. Choose the words that best complete the sentence while maintaining parallel structure. Jill needs a ride to the post office, ..... , and the library. A) The supermarket. B) To the supermarket. C) Ride to the supermarket. D) Supermarket. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To the supermarket. 4. How does parallel structure relate to lists in writing? A) It allows for the use of different grammatical forms in a list. B) It is essential in lists to ensure that all items are presented in the same grammatical form, enhancing clarity. C) It is only important in poetry and not in prose. D) It helps to create longer lists without any grammatical rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is essential in lists to ensure that all items are presented in the same grammatical form, enhancing clarity. 5. Choose the option that demonstrates parallel structure. A) The project requires planning, organizing, and to execute. B) The project requires planning, organizing, and executing. C) The project requires to plan, organize, and execute. D) The project requires planning, to organize, and executing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The project requires planning, organizing, and executing. 6. Many people share the same three fears:making speeches, being in high places, and ..... A) Work with numbers. B) Working with numbers. C) Works with numbers. D) To work with numbers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Working with numbers. 7. For his first date with Malinda, Dennis bought not only a dozen roses but he also purchased a box of chocolates. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 8. The bull stared angrily and then attacked the matador. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel. 9. Choose the correct parallel structure for the sentence:He not only plays the guitar but also ..... a) sings beautifullyb) beautifully singsc) sing beautifullyd) singing beautifully A) Beautifully sings. B) Singing beautifully. C) Sing beautifully. D) Sings beautifully. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sings beautifully. 10. Complete the sentence:To improve your writing, focus on clarity, consistency, and ..... A) Conciseness. B) To be concise. C) Concise. D) Concisely. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conciseness. 11. Choose the correct parallel structure:2. I have always enjoyed reading the book more than ..... A) I watched the movie version. B) Watching the movie. C) To watch the movie. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Watching the movie. 12. The corporation will sponsor only those projects that are worthy and it thinks have a chance at winning awards A) Parallel. B) Not parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not parallel. 13. In college, you will be ..... to study on your own and to take good notes A) Both required. B) Required both. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Required both. 14. In the sentence 'My weekend plans include finishing my homework, cleaning my room, and to hang out with friends, ' which part breaks the parallel structure? A) Finishing my homework. B) Cleaning my room. C) To hang out with friends. D) The sentence is correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To hang out with friends. 15. Which of the following sentences demonstrates parallel structure?a) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and have problem-solving skills.b) The team needs to work together, effectively communicate, and problem-solving skills.c) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and problem-solving skills.d) The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and have problem-solving. A) A. B) D. C) C. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 16. Identify the sentence with proper parallel structure. A) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and how to manage change. B) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and change management. C) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and managing change. D) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and to manage change. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The conference will cover topics such as leadership, innovation, and change management. 17. The driver never acknowledged the problem or to find ways of getting help. A) Parallel. B) Not Parallel. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Parallel. 18. Which of these sentences follows parallel structure? A) I like to read, write, and dancing. B) I like reading, writing, and dancing. C) I like reading, to write, and dancing. D) I like to read, to write, and to dance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I like reading, writing, and dancing. 19. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure with prepositional phrases? A) We are going to the mall, the park, and then we will go to the movies. B) We are going to the mall, to the park, and to the movies. C) We are going to the mall, the park, and watching a movie. D) We are going to the mall, for the park, and at the movies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We are going to the mall, to the park, and to the movies. 20. Last summer, I went hiking, stayed in a tent, and ..... A) I saw a snake. B) Saw a snake. C) Seeing a snake. D) Then I saw a snake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Saw a snake. 21. Choose the option that completes the sentence with parallel structure:The garden has roses, tulips, and ..... A) Planting sunflowers. B) Sunflowers. C) Are sunflowers. D) To plant sunflowers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sunflowers. 22. Choose the sentence that demonstrates parallel structure. A) She is talented in singing, dancing, and to paint. B) She is talented in singing, dancing, and painting. C) She is talented in singing, to dance, and painting. D) She is talented in to sing, dancing, and painting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is talented in singing, dancing, and painting. 23. Below are THREE rules to consider when checking for Parallel Structure in your writing. Parallel Structure should be used when comparing or contrasting elements (A is better than B-X is less than Y):Choose the correct example A) James enjoys reading more than writing. B) James enjoys reading more than to write. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) James enjoys reading more than writing. 24. Tom jogs, swims, and ..... A) He is kick boxing. B) Kick boxes. C) He kick boxes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kick boxes. 25. Complete the sentenceThe library offers not only books to read but also ..... A) Computers to use. B) Computers. C) Using computers. D) None of the above. 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