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Parallel Structure

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Question 1

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Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

The coach told his players to run fast, jump higher, and showing team spirit

She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to ride bikes

The student wrote quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly

We must either study hard or we will fail the test

Question 2

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In the sentence "I like cooking, reading, and to watch movies," what needs to be changed to create parallel structure?

Change "cooking" to "to cook"

Change "reading" to "to read"

Change "to watch" to "watching"

Change all verbs to infinitive form

Question 3

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Which sentence uses parallel structure as a rhetorical device for emphasis?

I came, I saw, I conquered

The restaurant serves breakfast and is serving lunch

He wants to study medicine but becoming a teacher

They were dancing, singing, and then stopped

Question 4

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What is wrong with the parallel structure in "The candidate promised to lower taxes, to create jobs, and improving education"?

"To lower" should be "lowering"

"To create" should be "creating"

"Improving" should be "to improve"

All verbs should be in present tense

Question 5

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In a speech, parallel structure is most effective when:

Using different verb forms to show variety

Mixing past and present tense for emphasis

Repeating similar grammatical patterns for rhythm

Avoiding any pattern in sentence structure