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