Recognizing Parallel Structure

1. Question

   The traditional foods of a culture remind people of their shared past and are a way to bind them together in the future.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   The traditional foods of a culture remind people of shared pasts and are a way to bind them together in the future.

   C.

   The traditional foods of a culture remind people of their shared past and bind them together in the future.

   D.

   The traditional foods of a culture remind people of his or her shared past and are a way to bind them together in the future.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - The traditional foods of a culture remind people of their shared past and are a way to bind them together in the future.

2. Question

   The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian food and eating Chinese dishes have become popular all over the United States.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian food and Chinese dishes have become popular all over the United States.

   C.

   The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian foods and eating Chinese dishes have become popular all over the United States.

   D.

   The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian food and eating Chinese food have become popular all over the United States.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian food and eating Chinese dishes have become popular all over the United States.

3. Question

   A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as the Dutch love Indonesian restaurants and the British adore Indian ones.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as the Dutch love Indonesian restaurants and the British adore an Indian restaurant.

   C.

   A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as the Dutch love to eat Indonesian and the British adore Indian ones.

   D.

   A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as the Dutch love Indonesian restaurants and the British Indian.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as the Dutch love Indonesian restaurants and the British adore Indian ones.

4. Question

   Sometimes, however, one culture’s favorite foods leave people from other cultures uninterested or they even feel disgusted.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   Sometimes, however, one culture’s favorite foods leave people from other cultures uninterested or they can be disgusted.

   C.

   Sometimes, however, one culture’s favorite foods leave people from other cultures uninterested or even disgusted.

   D.

   Sometimes, however, one culture’s favorite foods leave people from other cultures uninterested and that can be disgusted.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - Sometimes, however, one culture’s favorite foods leave people from other cultures uninterested or they even feel disgusted.

5. Question

   For example, Marmite, a brown, salty, yeast-based spread, is a delicacy in England.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   For example, Marmite, a brown, salty, tasting of yeast spread is a delicacy in England.

   C.

   For example, Marmite, brown, salty, yeast-based spreads are a delicacy in England.

   D.

   For example, Marmite, a brown, salty, yeast-based spreads are a delicacy in England.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - For example, Marmite, a brown, salty, yeast-based spread, is a delicacy in England.

6. Question

   Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odor of Marmite and its tasting extremely strong offend some people.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odors of Marmite and its tasting extremely strong offend some people.

   C.

   Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odor of Marmite and its extremely strong taste offend some people.

   D.

   Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odor of Marmite and its extremely strong tasting offend some people.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odor of Marmite and its tasting extremely strong offend some people.

7. Question

   Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotees, passionate opponents, and very few diners are indifferent to them.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotees, passionate opponents, and very few indifferent diners.

   C.

   Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotees, opponents who are passionate, and very few diners are indifferent to them.

   D.

   Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotion, passionate opponents, and very few diners are indifferent to them.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotees, passionate opponents, and very few diners are indifferent to them.

8. Question

   Regional foods in the United States are treasured in one area and people have never heard of them elsewhere.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   Regional foods in the United States are treasured in one area but people have never heard of them elsewhere.

   C.

   Regional foods in the United States are loved in one area and people have never heard of them elsewhere.

   D.

   Regional foods in the United States are treasured in one area and unheard of elsewhere.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - Regional foods in the United States are treasured in one area and people have never heard of them elsewhere.

9. Question

   New Yorkers eat knishes, Louisianans consume boudin, and Coloradans sample Rocky Mountain oysters.

   A.

   Parallel

   B.

   New Yorkers eat knishes, Louisianans are consumers of boudin, and Coloradans sample Rocky Mountain oysters.

   C.

   Knishes are treasured by New Yorkers, Louisianans consume boudin, and Coloradans sample Rocky Mountain oysters.

   D.

   New Yorkers eat knishes, Louisianans consume boudin, and Rocky Mountain oysters are sampled in Colorado.

   Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - New Yorkers eat knishes, Louisianans consume boudin, and Coloradans sample Rocky Mountain oysters.

10. Question

    When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first to get to know others through their food than appreciating different social customs.

    A.

    Parallel

    B.

    When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first to get to know others through their food than to appreciate different social customs.

    C.

    When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first to get to knowing others through their food than appreciating different social customs.

    D.

    When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first getting to know others through their food than to appreciate different social customs.

    Recognizing Parallel Structure: In each of the following sentences, decide whether the underlined words are parallel. If they are, select “Parallel.” If they are not, choose the edited sentence that makes the words parallel. - When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first to get to know others through their food than appreciating different social customs.