Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism

1. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   For our home renovation, we are planning to expand the kitchen, retile the bathroom, and we also want to add a bedroom.

   Question

   A.

   add space to the kitchen

   B.

   replace the tile in the bathroom

   C.

   add a bedroom

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism - Question 1
2. Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank.

   In my personal ad, I said that I like taking long walks on the beach, dining over candlelight, and _______________ sculptures with a chain saw.

   Question

   A.

   to carve

   B.

   carving

   C.

   carved

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism - Question 2
3. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   To get her elbow back into shape, she wants exercising and not to take pills.

   Question

   A.

   To getting

   B.

   to do exercises

   C.

   taking pills

   D.

   No change is necessary.

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism - Question 3
4. Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank.

   I have learned that ____________ a pet is better than buying one from a pet store.

   Question

   A.

   adopting

   B.

   have adopted

   C.

   to adopt

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism - Question 4
5. Choose the correct words to fill in the blank.

   You can travel by car, by plane, or ______________ .

   Question

   A.

   boating is fine

   B.

   by boat

   C.

   on boat

   Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism - Question 5