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Using Parallel Structure

Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error.

For help with this exercise, see section 19b of Focus on Reading and Writing.

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Eggs contain not only protein but also are full of vitamins.
A. Eggs contain protein and also contain vitamins.
B. Eggs contain not only protein but also vitamins.
C. Eggs are full of not only protein but are also full of vitamins.
D. Eggs contain not only protein but are also containing vitamins.
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They are low in sodium but do not have many calories.
A. They are low in sodium and but do not have many calories.
B. But they are low in sodium, but do not have many calories.
C. They are low in sodium, yet nor do they have many calories.
D. They are low in sodium and calories.
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Eggs, however, are high in cholesterol and rather fat filled.
A. Eggs, however are both high in cholesterol and both fat filled.
B. Eggs, however, are high in cholesterol and high in fat.
C. Eggs, however, are high in cholesterol and fat.
D. Both eggs, however, are high in cholesterol and also fat.
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The yolk of one egg contains 213 milligrams of cholesterol and there are 5 grams of fat.
A. The yolk of one egg contains 213 cholesterol milligrams but also contains 5 fat grams.
B. The yolk of one egg contains 213 milligrams of cholesterol and 5 grams of fat.
C. The yolk of one egg contains both 213 milligrams of cholesterol and also 5 grams of fat.
D. The yolk of an egg contains 213 milligrams of cholesterol, nor 5 grams of fat.
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Still, the whites are both fat free and have no cholesterol.
A. Still the whites both have neither fat nor cholesterol.
B. Still, the white are both fat free and are also cholesterol free.
C. Still, the whites are both fat free and cholesterol free.
D. The whites, still, are neither fat free and cholesterol free.

Using Parallel Structure 2

Each of the following sentences may use faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error. (If the elements in the sentence are parallel, select “No change.”)

For help with this exercise, see section 19b< of Focus on Reading and Writing.

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Gardening is a popular activity for men and women.
A. Gardening is a popular activity for men and is also popular for women.
B. Gardening is a popular activity for both men and both women.
C. No change.
D. Gardening is a popular activity for men and is a popular activity for women also.
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Most gardeners grow flowers or they grow vegetables.
A. Most gardeners grow flowers or vegetables.
B. No change.
C. Most gardeners grow flowers or gardeners grow vegetables.
D. Most gardeners grow both flowers and both vegetables.
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Gardeners develop strong hands as they dig and till the soil.
A. No change.
B. Gardeners develop strong hands as they both dig and also till the soil.
C. Gardeners dig the soil and till the soil to develop strong hands.
D. Gardeners develop strong hands when they dig the soil and they till the soil.
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Gardening requires creativity, persistence, and that you are patient.
A. Gardening requires creativity, persistence, and patience.
B. No change.
C. Gardening requires creativity, and that you are persistent and patient.
D. Gardening requires that you be creative, persistent, and also patience.
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Some plants are easy to grow, but it is more difficult to grow others.
A. Some plants are easy to grow, but others are more difficult to grow.
B. Some plants are easy to grow, but others are more difficult.
C. No change.
D. Some plants are easy to grow while it is difficult for others to grow.

Using Parallel Structure 3

Each of the following sentences uses faulty parallel construction. Identify the answer choice that best corrects the error.

For help with this exercise, see section 19b of Focus on Reading and Writing.

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John Grisham is a retired lawyer, a famous author, and he was also once a politician.
A. John Grisham is a retired lawyer, a famous author, and a former politician.
B. John Grisham is both a retired lawyer and a famous author, as well as a former politician.
C. John Grisham is a retired lawyer and a famous author, and also a former politician.
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Lawyers and ruthless villains appear in Grisham’s books, and so do average citizens.
A. Lawyers, ruthless villains, and average citizens appear in Grisham’s books.
B. Lawyers and ruthless villains and average citizens appear in Grisham’s books.
C. Lawyers and average citizens, alongside ruthless villains, spear in Grisham’s books.
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One of his books tells the story of a lawyer who is hired by a powerful firm and then he becomes part of a dangerous investigation.
A. One of his books tells the story of a lawyer who is hired by a powerful firm and then becomes part of a dangerous investigation.
B. One of his books tells the story of a lawyer who is hired by a powerful firm and eventually the lawyer becomes part of a dangerous investigation.
C. One of his books tells the story of a lawyer who becomes part of a dangerous investigation and then who is hired by a powerful firm.
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Readers like his books because they are filled with suspense and they have drama in them.
A. Readers like his books because they are filled with suspense and also filled with drama.
B. Readers like his books because they are filled with suspense and they are filled with drama.
C. Readers like his books because they are filled with suspense and drama.
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His novels sell millions of copies. Also, they are made into movies.
A. His novels sell millions of copies; they are also made into movies.
B. His novels sell millions of copies and are made into movies.
C. His novels sell millions of copies while also they are made into movies.

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