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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the wrong
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(a) | David likes to sing, dance and composing songs. |
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(b) | David likes to sing, dance and compose songs. |
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(c) | David likes to sing, to dance and to compose songs. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | Sandy has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality. |
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(b) | Sandy has wit, charm, and an extremely pleasant personality. |
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(c) | Sandy has wit, charm, and a pleasant personality. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the wrong
parallel construction.
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(a) | Tom's intelligence is higher than Peter. |
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(b) | Tom's intelligence is higher than Peter's. |
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(c) | Tom's intelligence is higher than that of Peter. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | He was asked to write his request quickly and accurately. |
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(b) | He was asked to write his request quickly, accurately and more plainly. |
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(c) | He was asked to write his request quickly, accurately and in a detailed manner. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learning about life. |
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(b) | He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life. |
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(c) | He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing. |
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(b) | We found the film repulsive, offensive, and it was embarrassing. |
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(c) | We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the wrong
parallel construction.
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(a) | Rose's motivation to succeed in this program seems to be greater than his sister. |
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(b) | Rose's motivation to succeed in this program seems to be greater than his sister's. |
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(c) | Rose's motivation to succeed in this program seems to be greater than that of his sister. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the wrong
parallel construction.
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(a) | You will either begin studying now or risk failing the exam. |
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(b) | Either you will begin to study now or risk failing the exam. |
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(c) | Either begin studying now or risk failing the exam. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | He was a poor student because he handed in homework late, did not pay attention in class, and his motivation was low. |
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(b) | He was a poor student because he handed in homework late, he did not pay attention in class, and his motivation was low. |
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(c) | He was a poor student because he handed in homework late, did not pay attention in class, and lacked motivation. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | The room has space for a new computer but not a cabinet. |
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(b) | The room has space for a new computer but not for a cabinet. |
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(c) | The room has space for a new computer but a cabinet is not. |
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Choose the sentence illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | We have no doubt about her care and interest in the proposal. |
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(b) | We have no doubt about her care for and interest in the proposal. |
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(c) | We have no doubt about her care and interest for the proposal. |
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Choose the sentence that illustrates the use of the proper
parallel construction.
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(a) | The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm up exercises before the game. |
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(b) | The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and to do some warm up exercises before the game. |
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(c) | The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not to eat too much, and to do some warm up exercises before the game. |
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