Deck 21: Using Parallelism in Sentences

Question 1

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-I spent Saturday afternoon cleaning the bathroom. I cooked. I also washed dishes.

A) I spent Saturday afternoon cleaning the bathroom, cooking, and I washed the dishes.
B) I spent Saturday afternoon cleaning, and I cooked dinner and washed the dishes.
C) I spent Saturday afternoon cleaning the bathroom, cooking dinner, and washing dishes.
D) I used Saturday afternoon to clean the bathroom, to cook dinner, and wash dishes.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-Three characteristics of a good friend are giving support, compassion, and being kind.

A) Three characteristics of a good friend are giving support, giving compassion, and kindness.
B) Three characteristics of a good friend are support, compassion, and kindness.
C) Three characteristics of a good friend are being supportive, showing compassion, and kindness.
D) Three characteristics of a good friend are giving support, compassion, and showing kindness.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-The teen's biggest fears were failing a class, being alone, and speaking in front of others.

A) The teen's biggest fears were failing a class, loneliness, and public speaking.
B) The teen's biggest fears were getting failing a class, being alone, and public speaking.
C) The teen's biggest fears were failing a class, being alone, and public speaking.
D) The teen's biggest fears were failing a class, loneliness, and speaking in front of others.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-When you get to the cabin, you must check the cupboards for food. You need to start the fire, and make sure the pipes aren't frozen.

A) When you get to the cabin, you must check the cupboards, start the fire, and pipes must be checked.
B) When you get to the cabin, your job is checking the cupboards for food, starting a fire, and you have to make sure the pipes aren't frozen.
C) When you get to the cabin, you must find food, start the fire, and you need to check for frozen pipes.
D) When you get to the cabin, you must check for food, start the fire, and check for frozen pipes.

Question 5

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-The cat's low weight, its broken claws, and the fact that its fur was matted indicated the animal was being neglected.

A) The cat's low weight, the claws were broken, and the matted fur indicated the animal was being neglected.
B) The cat has low weight, and the claws are broken and the matted fur indicated the animal was being neglected.
C) The cat's low weight, broken claws, and matted fur indicated the animal was being neglected.
D) The cat's low weight, broken claws, and its fur was matted which indicated the animal was being neglected.

Question 6

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-We searched for the lost keys in the yard and the toy box. We also looked in my purse.

A) We searched for the lost keys in the yard, and we looked in the toy box, and my purse.
B) We searched for the lost keys in the yard, the toy box, and looked in my purse.
C) We searched for the lost keys in the yard, the toy box, and inside my purse.
D) We searched for the lost keys in the yard, in the toy box, and in my purse.

Question 7

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-I thought the play was funny. It taught a lesson, and it was entertaining.

A) I thought the play was funny, educational, and entertaining.
B) I thought the play was funny, taught a lesson, and was entertaining.
C) I thought the play was funny, taught a lesson, and entertained.
D) I thought the play was funny, taught lessons, and was entertaining.

Question 8

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-Our day at the spa included getting manicures. We had facials, and we enjoyed a massage.

A) Our day at the spa included getting manicures, facials, and we enjoyed massages.
B) Our day at the spa included manicures, facials, and massages.
C) Our day at the spa included getting our nails manicured, facials, and body massages.
D) Our day at the spa included manicures, we had facials, and got massages.

Question 9

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-Picking up the children and making afternoon snacks are my jobs at the daycare center. I also organize outdoor activities.

A) Picking up the children, the afternoon snacks, and organizing outdoor activities are my jobs at the daycare center.
B) To pick up the children, make afternoon snacks, and organizing the outdoor activities are my jobs at the daycare center.
C) Picking up the children, making afternoon snacks, and organizing outdoor activities are my jobs at the daycare center.
D) My jobs at the daycare are pick up the children, make afternoon snacks, and organizing outdoor activities.

Question 10

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-Routine locker checks at high schools expose illegal weapons. Some students hide drugs, and there are pictures of friends.

A) Routine locker checks at high schools expose illegal weapons, hidden drugs, and some students have pictures.
B) Routine locker checks at high schools expose illegal weapons, hidden drugs, and there are some pictures of friends.
C) Routine locker checks at high schools expose guns, some drugs, and they hang pictures of friends.
D) Routine locker checks at high schools expose illegal weapons, drugs, and pictures of students' friends.

Question 11

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-At the party, the clown entertained the kids with magic tricks. He told jokes, and he made balloon animals.

A) At the party, the clown entertained the kids with magic tricks, he told jokes, and balloon animals.
B) At the party, the clown entertained the kids with magic tricks, jokes, and he made balloon animals.
C) At the party, the clown performed magic tricks, told jokes, and made balloon animals.
D) At the party, the clown entertained the kids by performing magic tricks, he told jokes, and made balloon animals.

Question 12

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-The concert will begin at nine; midnight is when it will be ending.

A) The concert begins at nine; it ends at midnight.
B) The concert begins at nine; at midnight it will be ending.
C) The concert will begin at nine; at midnight is the end.
D) The concert will begin at nine, ending at midnight.

Question 13

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-Jenna will succeed in life because of her dedication. She respects herself, and she has ambition.

A) Jenna will succeed in life because of dedication, she respects herself, and ambition.
B) Jenna will succeed in life because of her dedication, self-respect, and ambition.
C) Jenna will succeed in life because she is dedicated, she respects herself, and ambition.
D) Jenna will succeed in life because of dedication, she respects herself, and she has ambition.

Question 14

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-The plumber unclogged the drain. The pipes had to be flushed, and she fixed the garbage disposal.

A) The plumber unclogged the drain, the pipes were flushed, and the garbage disposal was fixed.
B) The plumber unclogged the drain, flushed the pipes, and fixed the garbage disposal.
C) The plumber unclogged the drain, flushes the pipes, and fixed the garbage disposal.
D) The plumber unclogged the drain, flushed the pipes, and she fixed the garbage disposal.

Question 15

Select the revised sentence with parallel structure.
-Exercising daily strengthens the bones. It boosts energy levels, and helps people lose weight.

A) Exercising daily makes the bones stronger, energy levels rise, and people lose weight.
B) Exercising daily strengthens bones, boosts energy, and weight is lost.
C) Exercising daily strengthens bones, boosts energy levels, and promotes weight loss.
D) Exercising daily strengthens the bones, boosts energy levels, and it helps people lose weight.

Question 16

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-My new job includes ringing up purchases. The shelves have to be restocked, and inventory has to be counted.

Question 17

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-The meeting began at 10; 12 was the time it ended.

Question 18

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-The study group helps me to learn new vocabulary and memorizing key concepts.

Question 19

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-The reference librarian was helpful, organized, and his demeanor was patient.

Question 20

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-During the summer, we enjoy hiking, going fishing, and to swim.

Question 21

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-I would rather order a pizza than cooking dinner.

Question 22

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-The algebra professor requires students to attend class regularly, do all homework assignments, and we also have to attend study sessions.

Question 23

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-The actor has appeared in movies, and television is also something she has appeared in.

Question 24

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-Alex likes reading, to write, and he likes being a teacher.

Question 25

Revise the following sentences so that they have parallel structure.
-The book on personal finance contained practical tips on budgeting, and how to use credit cards wisely was also covered.

Question 26

Combine each cluster of sentences into one sentence that contains parallel structure.
-Our new apartment has spacious rooms.
The large windows flood the place with light.
The rent fits our budget.

Question 27

Combine each cluster of sentences into one sentence that contains parallel structure.
-Miles needs to increase his study time.
His class attendance must improve also.
He wastes too much time on playing video games.

Question 28

Combine each cluster of sentences into one sentence that contains parallel structure.
-Potted plants were placed near the patio doors.
Some were on the kitchen counter.
There were several plants in the bathroom.

Question 29

Combine each cluster of sentences into one sentence that contains parallel structure.
-Television commercials entice consumers to buy products.
Advertisements can often be deceptive.
Some commercials rely upon humor to sell products.