BA 2196 Quiz 7

BA 2196 Quiz 7 | Temple University

7 - Parallel Structure

Question 1

Choose the word that completes the sentence with correct parallel structure: Parents often try to encourage their children to enjoy healthy foods by offering fruits, vegetables, and whole grains often, starting in infancy and ____________ throughout childhood.  

·         persist    

·         persisting

 Question 2

Choose the word that completes the sentence with correct parallel structure: Winning an argument without ___________ the person you're arguing with is sometimes more difficult than it seems.  

·         offending  

·         offend

 Question 3

Choose the word that completes the sentence with correct parallel structure: When you are trying to change long-standing habits, it often requires constant reinforcement, prolonged patience and __________ to see results.  

·         personal accountability  

·         accountability

 Question 4

Choose the word that completes the sentence with correct parallel structure: The students responded well to their new teacher because they could sense the deep investment, genuine kindness, and ____________ beneath his tough demeanor.  

·         common sense  

·         sense

 Question 5

Choose the word that completes the sentence with correct parallel structure: The new requirements include three years of foreign language, three years of science, and _______________ of gym.  

·         three 

·         three years

Question 6

Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly:  

·         Josh is talented not only as a basketball player, but also as a tennis player.  

·         Josh is talented not only as a basketball player, but also at playing tennis.  

·         Josh is talented not only at playing basketball, but also as a tennis player.

 Question 7

Choose the word that completes the sentence with correct parallel structure: Young professionals expand their networks by connecting with other young professionals, beginning at networking events and then ___________ to other professional contexts.  

·         expanding  

·         expand

 Question 8

Choose the word that completes the sentence with correct parallel structure: One dog owner in my apartment building says that the city's new fine for pet violations is too harsh and ______ bound to inspire anger among residents.  

·         was  

·         is

 Question 9

Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly:  

·         Please pick up your race packet, you change into your swimsuit, and warm up.  

·         Please pick up your race packet, change into your swimsuit, and you warm up. 

·         Please pick up your race packet, change into your swimsuit, and begin warming up.  

·         Please pick up your race packet, swimsuit, and you warm up.

 Question 10

Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly:  

·         Shelia is exceptional not only as a professional, but also at being a person. 

·         Shelia is exceptional not only at being a professional, but also as a person.  

·         Shelia is exceptional not only as a professional, but also as a person.