Make the following sentence parallel:
Lawrence of Arabia was a soldier, an adventurer, and he wrote a book.
What is "Lawrence of Arabia was a soldier, an adventurer, and an author (or writer)."
100
Punctuate the sentence correctly:
I understand your frustration however I cannot help you.
What is "I understand your frustration; however, I cannot help you."
200
Most of the class finished (his or her, their) test on time.
What is HIS OR HER.
200
It's sometimes hard to tell if social media (is, are) a reliable source of information.
What is IS.
200
The cake was baked the night before the party.
What is PASSIVE.
200
Make the following sentence parallel:
A young ballerina must practice long hours, give up pleasures, and one has to be able to take severe criticism.
What is "A young ballerina must practice long hours, give up pleasures, and take severe criticism.
200
Punctuate the sentence correctly:
Despite the inclement weather the lacrosse game will continue as scheduled.
What is "Despite the inclement weather, the lacrosse game will continue as scheduled."
300
All of the girls forgot (her, their) suntan lotion at home.
What is THEIR
300
The nearest park that allows dogs (is, are) in Manhasset.
What is IS.
300
The firefighter helped secure the perimeters of the building.
What is ACTIVE.
300
Make the following sentence parallel:
The common cold brings on the following symptoms: a scratchy throat, a running nose, and you are generally fatigued.
What is "The common cold brings on the following symptoms: a scratchy throat, a running nose, and general fatigue. "
300
Punctuate the sentence correctly:
She moved to Hollywood to pursue her dreams of acting regardless of her parents' warnings.
What is She moved to Hollywood to pursue her dreams of acting regardless of her parents' warnings.
400
Nobody did (his or her, their) homework.
What is HIS OR HER.
400
My friend, together with her family members, (is, are) going to be at the barbecue on Saturday.
What is IS.
400
She was waiting for the bus while sipping on her coffee.
What is ACTIVE.
400
Make the following sentence parallel:
Last year, my brother dropped out of school, was looking for work, and needed a place to stay.
What is "Last year, my brother dropped out of school, looked for work, and needed a place to stay.
400
Punctuate the sentence correctly:
The cashier put the bread and eggs in a separate bag to keep them safe but she dropped it on the floor.
What is "The cashier put the bread and eggs in a separate bag to keep them safe, but she dropped it on the floor.
500
Some of the cars (is, are) parked on the wrong side of the road.
What is ARE.
500
The college graduate, along with the dean of students, (pose, poses) for a photograph.
What is POSES.
500
The next president will be elected in 2020.
What is PASSIVE.
500
Make the following sentence parallel:
She likes to listen to music and reading the latest novels.
What is "She likes to listen to music and to read the latest novels" OR "She likes listening to music and reading the latest novels"
500
Punctuate the sentence correctly:
Driving while distracted increases your chances of getting into an accident furthermore it puts the lives of others in danger.
What is "Driving while distracted increases your chances of getting into an accident; furthermore, it puts the lives of others in danger.