Parallel structure is used to express what idea?
Question 1 options:
that the activities listed in parallel structure are happening in present tense
that the activities listed in parallel structure are of equal importance to the subject
that the final activity listed in parallel structure is of greater importance to the subject than the preceding activities.
That the article "to" must be used before each activity listed in parallel structure
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Question 2 (1 point)
Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure and gerunds? (remember, a gerund is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun or adjective instead of a verb.)
Question 2 options:
Allison wants to shop, to play, and to work.
Allison is going to work, stopping by the park to play, then has to go to work as a swimming instructor.
Allison loves shopping, playing, and working.
Allison prefers to shop, play, and work.
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Question 3 (1 point)
Which of the following sentences does NOT use proper parallel structure? Select all correct responses.
Question 3 options:
The campground offers kayaking, zip-lining, and hiking.
The accountant was hired because he had a reputation for working quickly, quietly, and meticulously.
My best friend lost his part-time job because he arrived late, offended multiple customers, and his breaks were too long.
My family filed for passports, purchased plane tickets, and ventured to South Africa!
The assignment was to write, edit and publish an article by midnight on Friday.
Coach said I needed to work on moving concisely, explosively, and with focus.
