Parallel Structure Quiz

1. For each question, choose the correct sentence.

	A)	She finds it easier to complain than looking for a solution to the problem.
	B)	She finds it easier to complain than to look for a solution to the problem.

	A)	Martha enjoys cooking, cleaning, and to sew.
	B)	Martha enjoys cooking, cleaning, and sewing.

	A)	The gerbil climbed out of the cage, jumped onto the table, and scampered across the living room floor.
	B)	The gerbil climbed out of the cage, jumped onto the table, and then it scampered across the living room floor.

	A)	I appreciate doctors who treat their patients with kindness and consideration.
	B)	I appreciate doctors who treat their patients with kindness and who are considerate.

	A)	We parked in the hills, picnicked in the park, and then walked along the lake.
	B)	We parked in the hills, picnicked in the park, and then we walked along the lake.

	A)	At summer camp, the children will learn horseback riding, swimming, and will take a canoe trip.
	B)	At summer camp, the children will learn horseback riding, swimming, and canoeing.

	A)	His exercise program includes walking, running, and being a swimmer.
	B)	His exercise program includes walking, running, and swimming.

	A)	Lewis directed, produced, and was the star in the movie.
	B)	Lewis directed, produced, and starred in the movie.

	A)	My first concern is that this is unethical; my second is that you didn’t bring this to my attention earlier.
	B)	My first concern is that this is unethical; my second is you didn’t bring this to my attention earlier.

10.

	A)	Reading, writing, and knowing arithmetic are helpful skills.
	B)	Reading, writing, and arithmetic are helpful skills.

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Parallel Structure Quiz

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