Parallel
Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?
A. The course requires reading articles, writing essays, and participating in discussions.
B. The course requires reading articles, writing essays, and to participate in discussions.
C. The course requires to read articles, writing essays, and participating in discussions.
D. The course requires reading articles, to write essays, and participation in discussions.
A. The course requires reading articles, writing essays, and participating in discussions.
Question 1
Context: "The students are unsure about the location of tomorrow's exam."
Rearrange the words or phrases to complete the second sentence so that it is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. Note that there may be an extra word or phrase that you will NOT use.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
the professor / where / asked / the exam / would be / was / held
(1 extra word should not be used)
The professor asked where the exam would be held.
Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?
Online learning provides flexibility for university students. Students can attend classes from different locations. Recorded lectures allow students to review difficult material. Many students enjoy eating at restaurants on weekends. Online courses can also help students balance work and education.
Many students enjoy eating at restaurants on weekends.
Make this sentence academic:
I think that we can see a clear connection between social media use and students' academic performance.
There is a clear connection between social media use and students' academic performance.
Change the direct question into an embedded question.
Where did the students conduct the experiment?
The professor asked where the students conducted the experiment.
Identify the sentence that maintains strict parallel structure.
A. The researcher collected data, analyzed the results, and writing the report.
B. The researcher collected data, analyzed the results, and wrote the report.
C. The researcher collected data, analyzing the results, and wrote the report.
D. The researcher collected data, the results were analyzed, and wrote the report.
B. The researcher collected data, analyzed the results, and wrote the report.
Context: "The research team needs more information about the experiment."
Rearrange the words or phrases to complete the second sentence so that it is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. Note that there may be an extra word or phrase that you will NOT use.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
the researchers / wanted / why / the experiment / had failed / did / to know
(1 extra word should not be used)
The researchers wanted to know why the experiment had failed.
Which transition best completes the sentence?
Public transportation can reduce traffic congestion. ______, it can also lower air pollution.
A. However
B. Furthermore
C. In contrast
D. Nevertheless
B. Furthermore
Make this sentence academic:
I believe that we should consider the negative effects that excessive screen time can have on children's development.
The negative effects of excessive screen time on children's development should be considered.
Complete the embedded question correctly:
The committee needs to determine ______.
A. why did the project fail
B. why the project failed
C. why did the project failed
D. why the project did fail
B. why the project failed
Rewrite the sentence so that all three items have the same grammatical structure.
The university encourages students to volunteer, participating in clubs, and academic research.
The university encourages students to volunteer, participate in clubs, and conduct academic research.
Context: "The student is trying to find out whether the library will be open during the holiday."
Rearrange the words or phrases to complete the second sentence so that it is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. Note that there may be an extra word or phrase that you will NOT use.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
I / whether / the library / will be / want to know / is / open
(1 extra word should not be used)
I want to know whether the library will be open.
Which transition best shows contrast?
Online classes provide flexibility for students. ______, some students find it difficult to stay motivated.
A. Therefore
B. Similarly
C. However
D. For example
C. However
Make this sentence academic:
When we look at the results, we can see that students who attended the tutoring sessions performed better on the final exam.
The results indicate that students who attended the tutoring sessions performed better on the final exam.
Topic Sentence:
Working part-time can help college students develop important professional skills.
Which sentence is LEAST relevant?
A. Part-time jobs can teach students how to communicate with customers and coworkers.
B. Students can develop time-management skills by balancing work and school.
C. Some college students prefer living on campus rather than commuting.
D. Workplace responsibilities can help students become more organized.
C. Some college students prefer living on campus rather than commuting.
Correct the sentence using strict parallel structure:
Effective researchers must be able to identify reliable sources, evaluating evidence carefully, and communicate their findings.
Effective researchers must be able to identify reliable sources, evaluate evidence carefully, and communicate their findings.
Context: "The researchers made an important discovery during the experiment."
Rearrange the words or phrases to complete the second sentence so that it is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
made / an / important / scientific / discovery / the researchers / yesterday
The researchers made an important scientific discovery yesterday.
Identify the sentence that is NOT connected to the topic sentence.
Topic sentence: Urban parks provide important benefits for city residents.
3. Some residents prefer shopping at large shopping centers on weekends.
Make this sentence academic:
I think we can clearly see from these statistics that our current approach to reducing plastic waste is not working effectively.
These statistics indicate that the current approach to reducing plastic waste is ineffective.
Topic Sentence:
Artificial intelligence can provide students with more personalized learning experiences.
Which sentence BEST supports this claim?
A. Many students have heard about artificial intelligence.
B. AI tools can analyze students' performance and provide feedback based on their individual strengths and weaknesses.
C. Artificial intelligence has become increasingly popular in recent years.
D. Some universities have developed policies regarding AI use.
B. AI tools can analyze students' performance and provide feedback based on their individual strengths and weaknesses.
Correct the sentence using strict parallel structure:
Successful university students need to manage their time effectively, setting realistic goals, and to prioritize their responsibilities.
Successful university students need to manage their time effectively, set realistic goals, and prioritize their responsibilities.
Context: "The university recently purchased a new computer system for its laboratories."
Rearrange the words or phrases to complete the second sentence so that it is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
purchased / an / advanced / computer / system / the university / recently
The university recently purchased an advanced computer system.
Choose the best transition to connect these ideas:
Many universities have expanded online courses in recent years. ______, some students still prefer traditional face-to-face classes because they value direct interaction with professors and classmates.
A. As a result
B. For example
C. In contrast
D. Similarly
C. In contrast
Make this sentence academic:
Based on what we have seen in this study, I believe that we can conclude that providing students with more frequent feedback will significantly improve their writing skills.
The findings of this study suggest that providing students with more frequent feedback may significantly improve their writing skills.
Context: "The professor presented a surprising research result from the study."
Rearrange the words or phrases to complete the second sentence so that it is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
presented / an / unexpected / research / result / the professor / yesterday
The professor presented an unexpected research result yesterday.