Exam 14: Run-Ons, Comma Splices, and Sentence Fragments

When you are writing an outline, whether it is an informal or a formal one, you should make the parts of that outline parallel.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Making cards and designing scrapbook pages is a great way to relieve stress.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Dancing and to sing are true talents.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Joey is caring, friendly and responsible.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Ethan writes, reads and likes to editing of short stories.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Amy is late every day and is smoking by the office door.

Parallel structures may be in a series or pairs.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Martha loves to bake, decorate, and she raises chickens.

Which word(s) will correct the parallelism problem in the sentence below? Before he left, the cook's assistant made sure the meat was refrigerated, the lettuce was washed, and the spices __________ out.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. He wanted to save lots of money and also to live a life of luxury.

Which word(s) will correct the parallelism problem in the sentence below? If we pick up your parents, go to the theater, and __________ the restaurant, we'll be home before midnight.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Walking and running are my favourite activities.

Minor variations in parallel structure will not violate parallel form.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. I like to swim, hiking and to bike.

Parallelism is a form of coordination that repeats similar grammatical units or structures for clarity and emphasis.

When grouping three or more parallel items one must use semi-colons between them.

Which word(s) will correct the parallelism problem in the sentence below? Drake and the other privateers wanted not only to make Queen Elizabeth rich but ___________ themselves.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Keeping track of expenses, responsibilities, and obligations is what being an adult is all about.

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. I like to playing volleyball, playing basketball, to swim

Identify whether the following sentence is parallel or nonparallel. Playing cards, creating scrapbook pages and to train for marathons are my three most enjoyed pastimes.