Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism

Choose the correct answer for each of the following items. For help with this exercise, see “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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 ______________ .

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    Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallelism - Question 5