Fix the Faulty
Identify the error in this sentence: She likes to dance, singing, and to swim.
What is "She likes dancing, singing, and swimming" ?
Which sentence is parallel?
A) I like that she sings and dancing.
B) I like that she sings and dances.
Answer: B
In Disney’s The Lion King, Scar sings "Be prepared for the chance of a lifetime, be prepared for sensational news." What makes this line parallel?
Answer: Repeating "be prepared" at the start of each clause.
Is this sentence parallel? She likes hiking, swimming, and to read.
Answer: No. It should be "She likes hiking, swimming, and reading."
This teacher has a caffeine addiction and a desperate need for bread and green smoothies. If not in their classroom, they are likely working(napping) in their office.
Who is Dr. Palagi?
Correct this sentence: We will either go hiking or to swim at the beach.
What is "We will either go hiking or swimming at the beach"?
Correct this sentence: "They will travel to Paris, see the sights, and to eat at great restaurants."
Answer: "They will travel to Paris, see the sights, and eat at great restaurants."
Which quote is parallel?
A) "Adventure is out there, adventure is waiting, adventure is just around the corner."
B) "Adventure is out there, adventure is calling, and the adventure is here."
Answer: A
Is this sentence parallel? The weather in California is warm, but the temperature in Colorado is 20° F.
Answer: No
This teacher has an obsession with dramatic performance and historical facts. And has had several features in the New York Times for their spring productions.
Who is Yarborough?
What’s wrong with this? He is smart, hardworking, and he has creativity.
What is "He is smart, hardworking, and creative" ?
Identify and correct the error: "The manager asked for a detailed report, to analyze the results, and improving the marketing strategy."
Answer: "The manager asked for a detailed report, to analyze the results, and improve the marketing strategy."
Fix this sentence from Shrek: "I like the swamp, I like the mud, and liking the trees."
Answer: "I like the swamp, I like the mud, and I like the trees."
Is this sentence parallel? He wanted to win the race, to set a record, and to inspire others.
Answer: Yes!
This teacher was taught by Mrs. Z and Mr. Funderburk when they attended MSMS.
Who is Mr. Green?
Identify and fix the error in this sentence: "In the park, I like to jog, biking, and walk."
Answer: "In the park, I like to jog, bike, and walk."
Fix this sentence: "She enjoys biking, running, and to swim in the lake."
Answer: "She enjoys biking, running, and swimming in the lake."
Which of these uses parallel structure?
A) "You can fly, you can fight, and you can be brave."
B) "You can fly, fight, and be brave."
Answer: B
Which sentence is correct?
A) I prefer running, to bike, and swimming.
B) I prefer running, biking, and swimming.
Answer: B!
This teacher was part of a Bluegrass Band.
Who is Mrs. K?
Correct this sentence: "I came, I saw, and to conquer."
Answer: "I came, I saw, and I conquered."
Correct the following: "The project is due in one week, we must finish it, and meeting with the team tomorrow."
Answer: "The project is due in one week, we must finish it, and meet with the team tomorrow."
Which of these sentences is parallel?
A) "You don’t just give up, you don’t just stop trying, and you don’t quit."
B) "You don’t just give up, you don’t stop trying, and you do not quit."
Answer: A
Is this sentence parallel? Either we go to the park or stay home and watch TV.
Answer: No. It should be "Either we go to the park or we stay home and watch TV."
This teacher is an MSMS Alumni, graduated from UC Berkley and attended Cornell University. They also are part of the MSMS strings club!
Who is Dr. Hummer?