Parallel Structure Worksheet PDF

Parallel Structure Worksheet Instructions: Revise each sentence to ensure that the parallel structure is maintained. If necessary, choose the correct option that ensures parallelism. 1. He decided to start a new business, to hire employees, and expanding his brand. a) He decided to star...

Parallel Structure Worksheet Instructions: Revise each sentence to ensure that the parallel structure is maintained. If necessary, choose the correct option that ensures parallelism. 1. He decided to start a new business, to hire employees, and expanding his brand. a) He decided to start a new business, hire employees, and expand his brand. b) He decided to start a new business, to hire employees, and to expand his brand. c) He decided starting a new business, to hire employees, and expanding his brand. 2. Not only did she enjoy the party, but she also was excited about the upcoming event. a) Not only did she enjoy the party, but also she was excited about the upcoming event. b) Not only did she enjoy the party, but she was also excited about the upcoming event. c) Not only she enjoyed the party, but she also was excited about the upcoming event. 3. The athlete was skilled in swimming, running, and to play basketball. a) The athlete was skilled in swimming, running, and playing basketball. b) The athlete was skilled in swimming, to run, and to play basketball. c) The athlete was skilled in swimming, running, and to play basketball. 4. She likes to read books, watching movies, and to travel to new places. a) She likes reading books, watching movies, and traveling to new places. b) She likes to read books, watching movies, and to travel to new places. c) She likes to read books, to watch movies, and traveling to new places. 5. The project requires precision, creativity, and the ability to manage time efficiently. a) The project requires precision, creativity, and managing time efficiently. b) The project requires precision, creativity, and the ability to manage time efficiently. c) The project requires being precise, creativity, and to manage time efficiently. 6. He enjoys playing soccer, to swim in the ocean, and running marathons. a) He enjoys playing soccer, swimming in the ocean, and running marathons. b) He enjoys to play soccer, swimming in the ocean, and running marathons. c) He enjoys playing soccer, to swim in the ocean, and running marathons. 7. They will finish the project, they will analyze the results, and to present it. a) They will finish the project, analyze the results, and present it. b) They will finish the project, analyzing the results, and present it. c) They will finish the project, they will analyze the results, and to present it. 8. I wanted to go to the park, meeting friends, and to eat at a restaurant. a) I wanted to go to the park, meet friends, and eat at a restaurant. b) I wanted to go to the park, meeting friends, and to eat at a restaurant. c) I wanted to go to the park, to meet friends, and eating at a restaurant. 9. The company needs to improve its sales strategy, to reduce costs, and innovate its products. a) The company needs to improve its sales strategy, reduce costs, and innovate its products. b) The company needs improving its sales strategy, to reduce costs, and innovating its products. c) The company needs to improve its sales strategy, reducing costs, and innovating its products. 10. His proposal was clear, compelling, and it addressed all the necessary points. a) His proposal was clear, compelling, and addressed all the necessary points. b) His proposal was clear, to compel, and addressed all the necessary points. c) His proposal was clear, compelling, and it addressed all the necessary points. 11. She not only contributed ideas but also helping with the presentation. a) She not only contributed ideas but also helped with the presentation. b) She not only contributing ideas but also helped with the presentation. c) She not only contributed ideas but also helping with the presentation. 12. He is a teacher who inspires, motivates, and he guides students to succeed. a) He is a teacher who inspires, motivates, and guides students to succeed. b) He is a teacher who inspires, motivating, and guides students to succeed. c) He is a teacher who inspiring, motivating, and guides students to succeed. 13. She promised to finish the report by tomorrow, to meet with clients, and answering emails. a) She promised to finish the report by tomorrow, meet with clients, and answer emails. b) She promised finishing the report by tomorrow, meet with clients, and answering emails. c) She promised to finish the report by tomorrow, meeting with clients, and to answer emails. 14. The design team will create mockups, testing ideas, and finalize the layout. a) The design team will create mockups, test ideas, and finalize the layout. b) The design team will create mockups, to test ideas, and finalizing the layout. c) The design team will create mockups, testing ideas, and finalize the layout. 15. The manager asked that we work efficiently, to meet deadlines, and make good decisions. a) The manager asked that we work efficiently, meet deadlines, and make good decisions. b) The manager asked that we work efficiently, meeting deadlines, and to make good decisions. c) The manager asked that we worked efficiently, to meet deadlines, and making good decisions. 16. They plan to visit the museum, eating lunch at the café, and to shop at the mall. a) They plan to visit the museum, eat lunch at the café, and shop at the mall. b) They plan visiting the museum, eating lunch at the café, and shopping at the mall. c) They plan to visit the museum, eating lunch at the café, and shopping at the mall. 17. His research covered not only the historical aspects but also how to implement them in modern society. a) His research covered not only the historical aspects but also how they are implemented in modern society. b) His research covered not only the historical aspects but also the implementation of them in modern society. c) His research covered not only the historical aspects but also how to implement them in modern society. 18. She is preparing for the exam, studying hard, and she will review her notes. a) She is preparing for the exam, studying hard, and reviewing her notes. b) She is preparing for the exam, studying hard, and she will review her notes. c) She is preparing for the exam, to study hard, and review her notes. 19. The teacher suggested we study the material, complete the assignments, and attending the review session. a) The teacher suggested we study the material, complete the assignments, and attend the review session. b) The teacher suggested we studying the material, completing the assignments, and attending the review session. c) The teacher suggested studying the material, complete the assignments, and attend the review session.  20. She excels in reading, to write creatively, and analyzing complex texts. a) She excels in reading, writing creatively, and analyzing complex texts. b) She excels in reading, to write creatively, and analyzing complex texts. c) She excels in reading, writing creatively, and to analyze complex texts. Answers: 1. a) He decided to start a new business, hire employees, and expand his brand. 2. b) Not only did she enjoy the party, but she was also excited about the upcoming event. 3. a) The athlete was skilled in swimming, running, and playing basketball. 4. a) She likes reading books, watching movies, and traveling to new places. 5. b) The project requires precision, creativity, and the ability to manage time efficiently. 6. a) He enjoys playing soccer, swimming in the ocean, and running marathons. 7. a) They will finish the project, analyze the results, and present it. 8. a) I wanted to go to the park, meet friends, and eat at a restaurant. 9. a) The company needs to improve its sales strategy, reduce costs, and innovate its products. 10. a) His proposal was clear, compelling, and addressed all the necessary points. 11. a) She not only contributed ideas but also helped with the presentation. 12. a) He is a teacher who inspires, motivates, and guides students to succeed. 13. a) She promised to finish the report by tomorrow, meet with clients, and answer emails. 14. a) The design team will create mockups, test ideas, and finalize the layout. 15. a) The manager asked that we work efficiently, meet deadlines, and make good decisions. 16. a) They plan to visit the museum, eat lunch at the café, and shop at the mall. 17. c) His research covered not only the historical aspects but also how to implement them in modern society. 18. a) She is preparing for the exam, studying hard, and reviewing her notes. 19. a) The teacher suggested we study the material, complete the assignments, and attend the review session. 20. a) She excels in reading, writing creatively, and analyzing complex texts.