Identifying parallel structure

Click on Parallel if the sentence is written in parallel form; click on Not parallel if some elements of the sentence are not written in parallel form.

Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

For help with this exercise, see Parallelism.

Example

Question 1 of 10

The hula hoop is not only a fun toy but also can be a great tool for exercise.
Identifying parallel structure – 1

Question 2 of 10

Blueberries, chocolate, and green tea are high in antioxidants, which may help fight heart disease.
Identifying parallel structure – 2

Question 3 of 10

Andrew Jackson, the seventh US president, is known for dismantling the Bank of the United States and he attacked the man who tried to assassinate him.
Identifying parallel structure – 3

Question 4 of 10

Home owners can save energy by setting the thermostat lower in the winter, sealing door frames with weather stripping, and by hanging insulated curtains.
Identifying parallel structure – 4

Question 5 of 10

After eating Thanksgiving dinner, my brother and I typically relax by the fireplace and watch old family movies.
Identifying parallel structure – 5

Question 6 of 10

Survivor is Molly’s favorite reality TV show; Dancing with the Stars is her roommate’s favorite.
Identifying parallel structure – 6

Question 7 of 10

While some people work well under pressure, I find it better to plan ahead than to wait until the last minute.
Identifying parallel structure – 7

Question 8 of 10

Sasha tried to avoid becoming sick this winter by eating well, exercising, managing her stress levels, and she tried to get enough sleep every night.
Identifying parallel structure – 8

Question 9 of 10

An incandescent lightbulb is not as energy-efficient as using a CFL lightbulb.
Identifying parallel structure – 9

Question 10 of 10

Our city recycles plastic, paper, and even takes cardboard boxes.
Identifying parallel structure – 10