Parallel Structure

Question 1

Parallel Structure is using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of value.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

It isn't important for all elements within a Parallel Structured sentence to have the same weight or value.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Parallel Structure can't be maintained within a single sentence without using multiple commas.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Parallelism is about lists and must have sections separated by commas.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Which of these is proper use of Parallel Structure?

Accepted Answer

My parents said get a good education and do not settle for less.

Question 6

A predicate is:

Accepted Answer

The part of a sentence that describes what the subject is doing.

Question 7

'We enjoy relaxing and like to sit out in the sun.' Why does this sentence have improper use of Parallel Structure?

Accepted Answer

Relaxing and sit should both end in -ing and remove/repeat like and to.

Question 8

'Yesterday we watched a movie, played video games, and made pizza.' Is this in parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 9

The following sentence has proper Parallel Structure: I will not sing a song, nor will I dance.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

A Coordinating Conjunction is:

Accepted Answer

Words that link together equal parts of a sentence.

Question 11

Which of these is proper use of Parallel Structure?

Accepted Answer

Shane walks to the park and sits on a bench.

Question 12

Which of these is proper use of Parallel Structure?

Accepted Answer

Every morning, we make our bed, eat breakfast and feed the dog.

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