Parallel Structure
Choose the correct word(s) so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. I have both my father, Harold, . . . , Lou, to thank for my success. 1) and 2) and my 3) and my aunt
3) and my aunt
Choose the correct word(s) so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. In English, we are studying the poet Emily Dickinson, the novelist Margaret Atwood, . . . playwright William Shakespeare. 1) and 2) and finally the 3) and the
3) and the
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. The Hanford basketball team, the Flutterby drama troupe, . . . marching band are all excellent. 1) and Bombastic 2) and the 3) and the Bombastic
3) and the Bombastic
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. First I went over my notes, second I made flashcards, . . . memorized the key points. 1) and I 2) and third 3) and third I
3) and third I
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Not only did I try to get every question right, . . . also succeeded. 1) and 2) but 3) but I
3) but I
Choose the correct word(s) so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Not only do I have to do a long math assignment, . . . need to write an essay. 1) but 2) but also 3) but also I
3) but also I
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Not only did I win the 100-meter race, . . . won the spelling bee. 1) but also 2) but I 3) but also I
3) but also I
Choose the correct word(s) so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. The trick to being happy is not to build wealth . . . be kind. 1) but 2) but rather 3) but to
3) but to
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Neither Amy's desire to win . . . hard work was enough alone; it took a combination of the two. 1) neither 2) nor 3) nor her
3) nor her
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Luz not only likes being team captain, . . . hopes to get a basketball scholarship to college. 1) also she 2) but also she 3) she also
3) she also
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. The more Manuel thought about moving to another state for college, . . . liked the idea. 1) less 2) the less 3) the less he
3) the less he
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Nika read the instructions, laid out the things she would need, and then she got to work.
then she got to work
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. First Paul went to the grocery store, then to the bowling alley, and finally he wen to the library.
then to the bowling alley
Choose the correct word(s) so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Tonight, Luz plans to watch a show, do her laundry, . . . help her sister. 1) and 2) and plans to 3) and to
1) and
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. My three favorite foods are strawberries, Coca Cola, and chips.
Coca Cola
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. My first grade teacher Mrs. Mullen, Mrs. Eiselstein, and Mr. Shapiro were my most influential teachers.
My first grade teacher Mrs. Mullen
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. To be prepared for a disaster, you need clean water, a flashlight, dried foods, and a portable stove.
a flashlight
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. At the store, Erica bought eggs, milk, cheese, a little candy, and bread
a little candy
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Before school, during lunch, and around the time she goes to bed are the best times for Mila to write in her journal.
around the time she goes to bed
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Nico's mother, who is an attorney; his uncle, a doctor; and his grandfather, who is a manger, all try to give him career advice.
his uncle, a doctor
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. First Lupe sanded the wood, then she brushed on the stain, and lastly added a coat of sealer.
lastly added a coat of sealer
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. For the party, I bought chips, Nikki bought soda, and my best friend bought paper plates.
my best friend bought paper plates
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. My teacher won't accept late papers, incomplete assignments, or my excuses.
my excuses
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Lisa's favorite foods are sushi, ice cream, grapefruits, and she also likes guacamole.
she also likes guacamole
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Raul would need flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and some vanilla for his recipe.
some vanilla
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Nina brought some whole grain bread, a cinnamon pastry, some organic apples, and navel oranges.
some whole grain bread & navel oranges
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. My dad likes to watch sports, my brother likes to watch talk shows, . . . watch sitcoms. 1) and I 2) and I like 3) and I like to
3) and I like to
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Both Thomas's homework . . . notebook were lost somewhere in his bedroom. 1) and 2) and also his 3) and his
3) and his
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Miguel's aunt, his father, . . . brother were all there to watch him graduate. 1) and 2) and also 3) and his
3) and his
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Liz likes both playing games on the computer . . . tutoring younger students. 1) and 2) and she likes
1) and
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Nadia likes skateboarding, going to the beach, . . . playing volleyball. 1) and 2) and she also likes
1) and
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Ton not only has a job after school, . . . volunteers at a nursing home. 1) but he also 2) but also he
1) but he also
Choose the correct word(s) so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Manny will either volunteer after school . . . join a sports team. 1) or 2) or he will 3) or will
1) or
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. I've been told I have to either do all the dishes for a week . . . the yard work for a month. 1) or do all 2) or I have to do 3) or I have to do all
1) or do all
Choose the correct words so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. Not only my teacher . . . coach has said I need to focus more. 1) but also 2) but also my 3) but my
2) but also my
Choose the correct word(s) so that the elements in the sentence are parallel. It often seems like neither my mother . . . father has any idea what life is like for a teenager. 1) nor 2) nor my
2) nor my
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Lupe, Mako, John, and his cousin Herman all went to the party together.
his cousin Herman
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Mako asked his mother, an electrician; his aunt, who is a CEO; and his neighbor, who is a taxi driver, to let him interview them.
his mother, an electrician
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. After breakfast, Monty cleaned his room, vacuumed, and mowed the lawn.
vacuumed
Choose the element in the list that is NOT parallel. Nina went hiking over a sunny hill, swam in a cold lake, and climbed a tall tree.
went hiking over a sunny hill