Parallel structure for a test

What is parallel structure?

It’s using the same pattern of words to show equal importance. Examples include lists and comparisons.

Complete the sentence: 'She likes reading, cooking, and _____.'

writing. This maintains parallel structure with the gerunds.

True or false: 'I enjoy hiking, biking, and to swim.'

False, because it mixes gerunds and infinitives.

Difference between parallel structure and non-parallel structure?

Parallel structure keeps a consistent grammatical form, while non-parallel structure disrupts flow.

List three examples of parallel structure.

- 'He likes to run, swim, and bike.' - 'She is smart, kind, and funny.' - 'To read, to write, and to learn are important.'

What do you call phrases that are parallel?

They are often called 'parallel phrases' or 'lists.'

True or false: All lists require parallel structure.

True, because lists should maintain the same grammatical form.

Fill in the blank: 'The dog loves to bark, run, and _____.'

play. This follows the pattern of infinitive verbs.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

'I like jogging, swimming, and biking.'

Identify the error: 'For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and drinking coffee.'

The third item mixes a noun with a gerund. Correct: 'drank coffee.'

What is a common mistake in parallel structure?

Mixing different grammatical forms in a list or series.

True or false: Parallel structure enhances clarity.

True, because it helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

Example of non-parallel structure?

'She likes dancing, to swim, and riding bikes.' This mixes forms.

Complete the sentence: 'The teacher wants students to study, to practice, and _____.'

to ask questions. This keeps parallel form with infinitives.

Difference between 'I enjoy reading' and 'I enjoy to read.'

'I enjoy reading' is correct because it uses the gerund form.