Parallelism 3

In each pair, click on the better version of the passage, the one that does not contain errors in parallelism.

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Example

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◯ The system has capabilities such as communicating with other computers, processing records, and performing mathematical functions.
◯ The system has capabilities such as communicating with other computers, processing records, and mathematical functions.
Parallelism 3 – 1

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◯ I hated being called on to read aloud. I had not only a distinct accent but also was naturally shy.
◯ I hated being called on to read aloud. I not only had a distinct accent but also was naturally shy.
Parallelism 3 – 2

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◯ The African elephants are endangered primarily because of greedy poachers and a shrinking habitat.
◯ The African elephants are endangered primarily because of greedy poachers and their habitat is shrinking.
Parallelism 3 – 3

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◯ How ideal it seems to raise a family here in rural Luray instead of the congested suburbs.
◯ How ideal it seems to raise a family here in rural Luray instead of in the congested suburbs.
Parallelism 3 – 4

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◯ In combat, the soldiers were brave but sometimes foolish—because of poor training, lack of confidence, and not having experience.
◯ In combat, the soldiers were brave but sometimes foolish—because of poor training, lack of confidence, and inexperience.
Parallelism 3 – 5

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◯ Representatives of the airline that had left me stranded in Chicago gave me a choice between a cot in the terminal and finding a hotel room at my expense.
◯ Representatives of the airline that had left me stranded in Chicago gave me a choice between sleeping on a cot in the terminal and finding a hotel room at my expense.
Parallelism 3 – 6

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◯ A good cup of tea requires fresh tea leaves, filtered water, and a preheated teapot.
◯ A good cup of tea requires fresh tea leaves, filtered water, and making sure the teapot has been preheated.
Parallelism 3 – 7

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◯ After paying rent, a down payment on a car, and hiring a babysitter, we could barely afford food and clothing.
◯ After paying rent, making a down payment on a car, and hiring a babysitter, we could barely afford food and clothing.
Parallelism 3 – 8

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◯ Michael discovered that buying and maintaining a house were more expensive than to pay rent on his apartment.
◯ Michael discovered that buying and maintaining a house were more expensive than paying rent on his apartment.
Parallelism 3 – 9

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◯ In the late twentieth century, as women reentered the workforce in increasing numbers, they were slow to win promotions and often denied equal pay for equal work.
◯ In the late twentieth century, as women reentered the workforce in increasing numbers, they were slow to win promotions and were often denied equal pay for equal work.
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