Parallel or Unparallel
Word, Phrase, or Clause?
Fix this Unparallel Sentence
100
The stew smells delicious and tastes even better.
Parallel
100
King Alfred tried to make the law clear, precise, and equitable.
Word - Adjective, Adjective, Adjective
100
Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.
Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.
200
After class I went to the mall, bought a new dress, and then danced the night away on Northgate.
Parallel
200
I remember Kayla's sister Morgan who had so many dreams and who saw the best in everyone.
Clause - Dependent
200
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.
300
The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.
Unparallel - because the first two adjectives end with "ly" (quickly/accurately) and the third adjective does not (in a detailed manner)
300
She advised me to find some new friends and forget about the event.
Phrase - Infinitive
300
He is cute, wears a pinstriped suit, and has a dashing way about him.
He is cute and dashing in his pinstriped suit.
400
The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that there would be time for him to show his slide presentation, and that questions would be asked by prospective buyers.
Unparallel -because "that questions would be asked" is passive!
400
This is a product that is easy to use and simple to clean.
Clause - Dependent
400
I like to eat rich deserts, playing fast card-games, and riddles.
I like eating rich deserts, playing fast card-games, and solving difficult riddles.
500
Either the members of the school board or the superintendent make the final decision.
Unparallel - because of the use of "either-or"
500
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TRICK - not a parallel structure!
500
She revels in chocolate, walking under the moonlight, and songs from the 1930s jazz period.
She loves eating chocolate eclairs, taking moonlit walks, and singing classic jazz.
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