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Parallelism Practice

Rewrite these incorrect sentences in parallel form.

1. In the spring, summer, or in the winter, we will go to Germany.

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2. Eric Foreman decorates the Christmas tree, picks up his grandma from the nursing home, and

friends are invited over for dinner.

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3. The internet can be used to find word meanings, medical information, and locating hotels.

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4. Tennis requires hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and to be able to concentrate.

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5. The teacher has the responsibility of providing supplemental help and to review all test material

with the students.

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6. Veronica threw the rock at the window and the glass was broken.

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Complete the following sentences utilizing the clauses given. You may have to adjust the verb

tense or reorder the words in the clause to parallel the form of the first clause provided.

7. Brad and Dennis rode their motorcycles, _______________________________,(swimming with

sharks) and _______________________________________(running with bulls).

8. The professor scolded the student for failing the test, _______________________(come to

school late), and _____________________________________(classmates were bullied by him).

9. Chefs love to utilize rare ingredients, while homemakers prefer to cook with familiar food,

__________________________ (using leftovers), and ______________________________ (created

quick meals).

Parallelism Practice