Question

Put the following sentences into parallel structure. Use brackets and bold around each item or idea that is listed.

1. Kelly had to iron, do the washing, and shopping before her parents arrived.

2.Driving a car requires coordination, patience, and to have good eyesight.

3.Ali prefers jeans to wearing a suit.

4. When I walk the dog, I like to listen to music and talking to friends on the phone.

5. This committee needs to decide whether the company should reduce its workforce, cutting the medical benefits, or to lower workers wages.

6. Stanley enjoys reading and to play the guitar on the weekends.

7. The doctor told Julius that he should either eat less or he needs to exercise more.

8. Once the spy was out in the open, he moved quickly, quietly as possible, and he moved with care.

9. I have read the book, seen the movie, and to buy the poster is important to me.

10. I would rather have a second job than to sit around and do nothing.

Answer 1

1. Kelly had to iron, do the washing, and [go] shopping before her parents arrived.

2. [To] drive a car requires coordination, patience, and [to have] good eyesight.

3. Ali prefers jeans [to wearing a suit].

4. When I walk the dog, I like [to listen to music] and [talking to friends on the phone].

5. This committee needs to decide whether the company should reduce its workforce, [cutting the medical benefits], or [to lower workers wages].

6. Stanley enjoys [reading] and [to play the guitar] on the weekends.

7. The doctor told Julius that he should either [eat less] or [he needs to exercise more].

8. Once the spy was out in the open, he moved quickly, [quietly as possible], and [he moved with care].

9. I have [read the book], [seen the movie], and [to buy the poster] is important to me.

10. I would rather have a second job than [to sit around and do nothing].

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