Business Communication 9th Edition by Amy Newman

Exercise 14

Check and revise sentences for parallel structure.
Determine whether the following sentences use parallel structure. Revise sentences as needed to make the structure parallel.
a. The executive at Ernst Young writes reports quickly, accurately, and in detail.
b. The bride hates wearing heels, and on her wedding day, she just wanted to wear flats, be able to dance around, and be comfortable.
c. The store is planning to install a new point-of-sale system that is easier to operate, easier to repair, and cheaper to maintain than the current system.
d. Angelina's children like to go swimming, biking, and play tennis.
e. According to the survey, most employees prefer either holding the employee cafeteria open later or its hours to be kept the same.
f. The quarterback is expert not only in calling plays but also in throwing passes.
g. Our career guide will cover writing résumés, cover letters, and techniques for interviewing.