Parallelism
What word needs to be REMOVED from this sentence to fix the parallel structure in this sentence?
Jack washed his shirts, shorts, and washed his pants.
Identify the complete verb phrase in the following sentence:
She was walking quickly to the mall.
was walking
How many helping verbs are there?
24
Which (they're, their, there) belongs in this sentence.
______ cat was always rummaging in my garbage can.
Their
Diagram the following sentence.
Samantha should have smiled.
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According to the rules of parallel structure, which set of words correctly finishes this phrase?
His actions were-
A. bold, with lots of courage and laudable.
B. bold, courageous, and laudable.
C. bold, with lots of courage and praisable.
D. bold, courageous, and can be praised.
B. bold, courageous, and laudable.
Identify the complete verb phrase in the following sentence:
He should wait before going swimming.
should wait
List the three helping verbs that start with the letter "b".
Be, being, been
Which (you're, your) belongs in this sentence.
_____ not being supervised this year.
You're
James will be brought.
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Which word needs to be corrected in order for this sentence to follow the rules of parallel structure.
The doctor advised him to stay at home, to take proper medication, and avoiding junk food.
AVOIDING
Identify the complete verb phrase in the following sentence:
Those girls are trying very hard.
are trying
Where does the helping verb come in the verb phrase?
Before or after the main verb?
Before
True or False. The correct form of (it's, its) is used in this sentence.
It's feathers had been plucked.
False.
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What should the word DANCES be changed to so that this sentence follows the rules of parallel structure?
My wife is an artist, a singer, and dances.
a dancer
Identify the complete verb phrase in the following sentence:
My mother is fixing us some dinner.
is fixing.
Name 2 of the 4 helping verbs that start with the letter "w".
was, were, will would
They're should be consequences when people break the rules.
False.
Mrs. Rogers was killed.
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True or False. This sentence is a good example of parallel structure.
The speech was clear, funny, and it taught the audience a lot.
False. It taught the audience a lot is not an adjective like the rest of the items in the sentence.
Identify the complete verb phrase in the following sentence:
Words should have been spoken.
should have been spoken.
Jessica should have fed the dog before she left the house.
should have
Which form of (there, they're, their) belongs in this sentence?
_______ freezing out on the pond most of the winter.
A. There
B. They're
C. Their
B. They're
Jennifer must pay.
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