Parallel structure practice

Directions: for each of the following pairs of sentences, circle the letter of the sentence which best illustrates the use of parallel structure.

1. A. Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.

B. Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.

2. A. The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.

B. The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.

3. A. The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked motivation.

B. The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and his motivation was low.

4. A. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.

B. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.

C. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm-up exercises before the game.

5. A. The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that there would be time for him to show his slide presentation, and that questions would be asked by prospective buyers.
B. The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that there would be time for him to show his slide presentation, and that prospective buyers would ask him questions.

6. A. The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.

B. The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.