Grammar: Effective Sentences- Parallelism

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend. b. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

A

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose. b. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.

A

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty. b. Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

A

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and spending a couple of days fishing. b. There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and to spend a couple of days fishing.

A

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Her mother and sister laugh at her not only for buying a "toy" but also because it took her so long to make up her mind. b. Her mother and sister laugh at her not only for buying a "toy" but also for taking so long to make up her mind.

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality. b. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.

Moderate control of tsetse flies can be achieved by sterilizing them with radiation or _____.

by spraying them with insecticide

More effective control can be achieved by burning brush and _____.

clearing woodlands

The key elements of keeping this disease under control are aggressive detection and treatment of victims by medical personnel and _____.

diligent use of house screens

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged. b. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Other shoppers, wearing thin summer dresses of rayon and who said, "It's cheap, it's cheap," were casually snapping up the umbrellas.... b. Other shoppers, wearing thin summer dresses of rayon and saying, "It's cheap, it's cheap," were casually snapping up the umbrellas....

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality. b. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph b. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. She likes both the paperweights appearance and the way it feels heavy. b. She likes both the paperweights appearance and its weight

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. The story is told in three scenes, two of them set before Yoshiko's marriage and the third when the war is over. b. The story is told in three scenes, two of them set before Yoshiko's marriage and the third after the war.

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing. b. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Yoshiko appreciated the paperweight both for its coolness and unexpected weightiness and because it was delicate. b. Yoshiko appreciated the paperweight both for its coolness and unexpected weightiness and for its delicacy

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. Yoshiko works in an office and still living in her childhood home. b. Yoshiko works in an office and still lives in her childhood home.

B

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.

Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. a. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose. b. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.

In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.

Nagana is a disease that affects not only cattle but also _____.

horses

Nagana is a disease that affects not only cattle but also _____.

horses.

Tsetse flies are notorious as carriers of the disease nagana in cattle and _____.

of sleeping sickness in humans

Tsetse flies feed by piercing the skin with their mouthparts and _____.

sucking the blood of animals and humans

The disease that attacks cattle can be far more difficult to control than the disease _____.

that attacks humans

Sleeping sickness is a terrible disease that can run a slow course and _____ unless the patient is treated.

end in coma and death

Tsetse flies show preferences for woodlands and _____.

for open grasslands