9-2 Identifying parallel structure
I took this quiz.
1. The hula hoop is not only a fun toy but also can be a great tool for exercise.
not only and but also should be followed by similar grammatical forms
2. Blueberries, chocolate, and green tea are high in antioxidants, which may help fight heart disease.
he three items in the series—Blueberries, chocolate, and green tea—are parallel noun phrases.
5. After eating Thanksgiving dinner, my brother and I typically relax by the fireplace and watch old family movies.
The two verb phrases joined by and are in parallel grammatical form: relax . . . and watch.
6. Survivor is Molly's favorite reality TV show; Dancing with the Stars is her roommate's favorite.
The two parts of the sentence are independent clauses in parallel grammatical form.
7. While some people work well under pressure, I find it better to plan ahead than to wait until the last minute.
This sentence is in parallel form. The two elements linked with than are parallel: to plan . . . and to wait
10 Our city recycles plastic, paper, and even takes cardboard boxes.
plastic, paper, and even takes. . . . A possible revision is to express all three elements as noun phrases: plastic, paper, and even cardboard.
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