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    The document provides 12 pairs of sentences and asks the reader to identify which sentences in each pair are parallel. The sentences use different grammatical structures to link three or more ideas, objects, or actions. Being parallel means that the grammatical structure is consistent across all of the items in the list.

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    The document provides 12 pairs of sentences and asks the reader to identify which sentences in each pair are parallel. The sentences use different grammatical structures to link three or more ideas, objects, or actions. Being parallel means that the grammatical structure is consistent across all of the items in the list.

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    Parallel structures

    Practice

    1. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    She likes to listen to music and reading the latest novels.


    She likes listening to music and reading the latest novels.

    2. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    He spent his time studying Spanish, working at the convenience store, and jogging
    every afternoon.
    He spent his time studying Spanish, working at the convenience store, and he
    jogged every afternoon.

    3. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    The dog was excited: running, barking, and he chased after the boys.
    The dog was excited: running, barking, and chasing after the boys.

    4. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?


    The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and the ashtrays
    were overflowing.
    The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and overflowing
    ashtrays.

    5. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
    Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

    6. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

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

    7. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph.


    Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.
    8. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

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

    9. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
    Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

    10. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.


    We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

    11. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
    Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

    12. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel ones?

    Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and
    going beyond the call of duty.
    Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and
    going beyond the call of duty.

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