Exercises 1-10: Each sentence below contains three ideas that should be expressed with parallel structure. Underline the word group that is not parallel with the others. Then, write the word group correctly on the line provided. EXAMPLE to make appointments The duties of the receptionist are to receive visitors, making appointments and to sort the mail. Helpful 1. Most of our neighbors are friendly, considerate and they give help. To increase profits 2. Sales are often held to clear out old stock, for increasing profits, or to advertise the store. Effective study 3. Del’s good grades were due to regular attendance, good participation in class, and he studied effectively. It had interesting subject 4. Tamisha’s report got high marks because of its interesting subject, it covered the topic thoroughly, and it was written on a word processor. And select a topic 5. Before writing tour theme, you should prepare a rough outline, collect your material, and a topic should be selected. And place it on the center rack of the oven 6. To bake potato, you should scrub it, pierce it with a fork, and it should be placed on the center rack of the oven. The tires worn-out 7. We traded in our car because the body was rusty, the worn-out tires, and the engine burned oil. And to go to college_8. Armando finally decided to find a job, to save his earnings, and that he would go to college. Selling more ads_9. We made our paper profitable by getting more subscribers, we sold more ads, and by raising its price. And who is yearned for adventure_10. Science fiction may entertain anyone who has a strong imagination, who is fascinated by the future, and with a yearning for adventure. Exercises 11-30: On the blank line that follows the and or than or as, write the idea printed in parentheses. Make this idea parallel in construction to its partner, which is printed in italics. EXMAPLE We enjoyed simple things like watching the sunrise or walking in the woods (a walk in the wood). 11.A recent book is not necessarily better than an old book (one that is old) 12. I often relax by closing my eyes and picturing soft clouds floating in the sky. (picture soft clouds floating in the sky) 13. Our sport editor attends each game and writes a report. (a report of it is written) 14. Seeing other people’s faults is much easier than seeing your own faults. (to see our own) 15. Exercise relieves nervous tension and increases energy level (the energy level is increased) 16. This test shows your interest and your abilities (what your abilities are) 17. The committee’s chief duties are to plan programs and interest the members (keeping up the member’s interest) 18. Mr. Blumenthal has the habit of reading the newspaper thoroughly and forming his opinions(then he form his opinions) 19. Hearing Miguel’s report on the book was almost as good as reading it myself (if I read it myself) 20.Your purpose should be to discover the truth rather than to prove yourself right (proving yourself right) 21.Our cousins arrived for a visit and brought a friend with them (are bringing a friend with them) 22.I would rather ride a bicycle for two miles than _jog for one mile (jogging for one mile) 23.Listening to your speech is as good a review of the amendments as reading the constitution (to read the Constitution) 24.Mom expects us to feed the dog or do the chores. (doing some of our chores) 25.Finding the epicenter of the earthquake took longer than identifying its magnitude on the Richter scale. (identify its magnitude on the Richter scale) 26.Mr. Owens let us vote on whether we would hear a guest speaker or take our chemistry test(taking our chemistry test) 27.Gerry preferred meeting his customers in person rather than _talking to them over the phone (to talk to them over the phone) 28.Recently, I have had little time to watch the news or read a book (reading a book) 29.Parchment was often used for official documents and often used to write letters on it. (letters were written on it) 30.At the park, canoeing is more popular than swimming (to go swimming) Exercises 31-40: Revise the following sentences to make them parallel. EXAMPLE Three causes of Hitler’s defeat were his failure to invade Britain; he attacked Russia, and the U.S entrance into the war. Three causes of Hitler’s defeat were his failure to invade Britain, his attack on Russia, and the U.S entrance into the war. 31. Plants depend upon the soil for anchorage, getting water, and food is absorbed from the soil. Plants depend upon the soil for anchorage, water, and food. .32. Two major functions of cabinet members are give the president advice and serving as heads of their departments Two major functions of cabinet members are giving the president advice and serving as heads of their departments. 33. Political parties hold national conventions to draw up a platform and candidates for the presidency and vice – presidency are selected. Political parties hold national conventions to draw up a platform and draw up candidates for the presidency and vice – presidency is selected. 34. Three methods of fighting the spread of tuberculosis are to provide free or low cost screening, treating the disease promptly, and development of better medications. Three methods of fighting the spread of tuberculosis are to provide free or low cost screening, treating the disease promptly, and developing better medications. 35. The four elements of a plot are expositions, describing complications, the climax and to resolve the problems. The four elements of a plot are expositions, describing complications, the climax and resolving the problems. 36. Many of Italo Calvino’s stories and novels show great imagination, fantastic plots, and are carefully written. Many of Italo Calvino’s stories and novels show great imagination, fantastic plots, and mindful writing. 37. Jesse increased his silent reading speed by avoiding all lip movement, by taking in several words at one glance, and forced himself to read faster. Jesse increased his silent reading speed by avoiding all lip movement, by taking in several words at one glance, and forcing himself to read faster. 38. Three objections to business monopolies are that they eliminate competition, limit output and the fixing of prices. Three objections to business monopolies are that they eliminate competition, limit output and the fix of prices. 39. Discrimination against women in industry might be eliminated by promotion from within the company, providing training for women employees, and pay equal salaries to men and women doing the same work. Discrimination against women in industry might be eliminated by promotion from within the company, providing training for women employees, and paying equal salaries to men and women doing the same work. 40. Mr. Tan maintains the productiveness of his farm’s soil by adding compost, certain crops plowed under and crop rotation. . Mr. Tan maintains the productiveness of his farm’s soil by adding compost, certain crops plowing under and rotating crops.
