SPC-ELL: Parallel Structure

Self-Paced Collection of English Language Lessons

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Final Practice

Watch this short video to review parallel structure and then do the Test Yourself questions.

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Value: 1

By obeying the speed limit, we can save energy, lives, and it costs us less. Check "True" for parallel; "False" for not parallel.

True

False

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My home offers me a feeling of security, warmth, and love.

Check "True" for parallel; "False" for not parallel.

True

False

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The pioneers labored to clear away the forest and plant crops.

Check "True" for parallel; "False" for not parallel.

True

False

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When I refused to help her, she became very angry and shout at me.

Check "True" for parallel; "False" for not parallel.

True

False

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In my spare time, I enjoy taking care of my acquarium and working on my stamp collection. Check "True" for parallel; "False" for not parallel.

True

False

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Which sentence has parallel structure?

a. My English conversation class is made up of Mexicans, Saudis, and some people are from Bosnia.

b. My English conversation class is made up of Mexicans, Saudis, and Bosnians.

Value: 1

Which sentence has parallel structure?

a. The students who do well attend class, they do their homework, and practice speaking English whenever they can.

b. The students who do well attend class, do their homework, and practice speaking English whenever they can.

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Which sentence has parallel structure?

a. Alcoholism might lead to health problems, family problems, and you might also lose your job.

b. Alcoholism might lead to health, family, and work-related problems.

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Date last modified: July 31, 2017.
Macdonald.judith@spcollege.edu. Adapted from Subject/Verb Agreement and Parallel Structure, imfacultylab. Created with SoftChalk LessonBuilder