Parallel Structure Quiz
1 / 15Good writing uses parallel structure for clarity and rhythm. Can you spot and fix parallelism errors?
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Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
About Parallel Structure Quiz
Good writing uses parallel structure for clarity and rhythm. Can you spot and fix parallelism errors? Parallel Structure Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
Answer: She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes.
2. What is parallel structure?
Answer: Using the same grammatical form for similar ideas in a series
3. Which sentence has a parallelism error?
Answer: The coach told them to stretch, running, and cooling down.
4. Fix the parallelism: 'He is smart, funny, and has ambition.'
Answer: He is smart, funny, and ambitious.
5. Which sentence is parallel?
Answer: I came, I saw, I conquered.
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