Parallel Structure MCQs | English | One Paper

1. Question 1 of 100

   Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

   A The report covers three areas: cost analysis, revenue growth, and strategic planning. B The report covers three areas: analyzing costs, revenue growth, and to plan strategically. C The report covers three areas: to analyze costs, revenue growth, and strategic planning. D The report covers three areas: analyzing costs, growing revenue, and strategic plan.
2. Question 2 of 100

   Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

   A Reading a book is more relaxing than to watch television. B To read a book is more relaxing than watch television. C Reading a book is more relaxing than watching television. D Reading a book is more relaxing than television watching being done.
3. Question 3 of 100

   Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

   A Good leaders listen carefully, communicate clearly, and inspire others. B Good leaders listen carefully, communication is clear, and inspire others. C Good leaders listen carefully, communicate clearly, and they inspire others. D Good leaders listening carefully, communicating clearly, and inspiring others.
4. Question 4 of 100

   Good writing requires clarity, organization, and ______.

   A precisely B being precise C to be precise D precision
5. Question 5 of 100

   The company plans to expand its market, increase its workforce, and ______ new technology.

   A adopted B adopt C adopts D adopting
6. Question 6 of 100

   Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

   A The city is known for its museums, parks, and having good restaurants. B The city is known for its museums, its parks, and having restaurants. C The city is known for its museums, parks, and restaurants. D The city is known for museums, having parks, and restaurants.
7. Question 7 of 100

   Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

   A The professor's argument was more convincing than his critics' arguments. B The professor argued more convincingly than his critics' arguments. C The professor's argument was more convincing than his critics argued. D The professor's argument was more convincing than his critics.
8. Question 8 of 100

   Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

   A The council not only approved the budget but the reforms were also passed. B Not only the council approved the budget but also passed the reforms. C The council approved not only the budget but also passing the reforms. D The council not only approved the budget but also passed the reforms.
9. Question 9 of 100

   Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

   A The auditors examined the accounts, and the staff was questioned. B The auditors examined the accounts and questioning the staff. C The auditors examining the accounts and questioned the staff. D The auditors examined the accounts and questioned the staff.
10. Question 10 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A You can either submitting the form online or mail it. B You can either submit the form online or mail it. C Either you can submit the form online or mailing it. D You can either submit the form online or you can mail it.
11. Question 11 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The judge not only ruled against the defendant but also imposed a heavy fine. B Not only the judge ruled against the defendant but also imposed a fine. C The judge ruled not only against the defendant but also imposed a heavy fine. D The judge ruled not only against the defendant but also imposing a heavy fine.
12. Question 12 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A To swim is as good exercise as running. B Swimming is as good exercise as run. C Swimming is as good exercise as to run. D Swimming is as good an exercise as running.
13. Question 13 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A Working from home can be as productive as, or even more productive than, working in an office. B Working from home can be as productive, or even more productive, than working in an office. C Working from home can be as productive as working in an office, or even more. D Working from home can be productive as, or more than, working in an office.
14. Question 14 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The manager asked us to arrive early, to prepare the room, and setting up the projector. B The manager asked us to arrive early, preparing the room, and set up the projector. C The manager asked us arriving early, preparing the room, and to set up the projector. D The manager asked us to arrive early, to prepare the room, and to set up the projector.
15. Question 15 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A She is not only intelligent but also hardworking. B She is not only intelligent but also being hardworking. C Not only is she intelligent but also she is hardworking. D She is not only intelligent but also she is hardworking.
16. Question 16 of 100

    Which of the following is an example of faulty parallelism?

    A She likes swimming and to run. B She likes to swim and to run. C She likes swimming and running. D She likes swimming, running, and cycling.
17. Question 17 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A She likes reading, writing, and swimming. B She likes to read, writing, and swim. C She likes read, write, and swimming. D She likes reading, writing, and to swim.
18. Question 18 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The curriculum includes: mathematics, science, and studying language arts. B The curriculum includes: mathematics, to study science, and language arts. C The curriculum includes: studying mathematics, science, and language arts. D The curriculum includes: mathematics, science, and language arts.
19. Question 19 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The policy will either boost the economy or it could harm small businesses. B Either the policy will boost the economy or harming small businesses. C The policy either boosts the economy or it harms small businesses. D The policy will either boost the economy or harm small businesses.
20. Question 20 of 100

    The committee's goals are to cut costs, to streamline operations, and ______.

    A to improve quality B improving quality C quality improvement D improve quality
21. Question 21 of 100

    Which sentence maintains parallel structure in voice (active/passive)?

    A The report was written by John and Mary reviewed it. B The report was written by John and reviewed by Mary. C The report, written by John, Mary reviewed. D John wrote the report and it was reviewed by Mary.
22. Question 22 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A Employees are expected to arrive on time, following the dress code, and to complete their tasks. B Employees are expected to arrive on time, follow the dress code, and complete their tasks. C Employees are expected arriving on time, following the dress code, and completing their tasks. D Employees are expected to arrive on time, followed the dress code, and complete their tasks.
23. Question 23 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The candidate is known for both his eloquence and being disciplined. B The candidate is known both for his eloquence and his discipline. C The candidate is known both for his eloquence and that he is disciplined. D Both the candidate is known for his eloquence and discipline.
24. Question 24 of 100

    She not only manages the team but also ______ the budget.

    A oversaw B overseeing C oversees D to oversee
25. Question 25 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A To manage a team is more challenging than manage a project alone. B Managing a team is more challenging than managing a project alone. C Manage a team is more challenging than managing a project alone. D Managing a team is more challenging than to manage a project alone.
26. Question 26 of 100

    The athlete is praised not only for her speed but also for ______.

    A her endurance B she endures C to endure D enduring
27. Question 27 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The kit includes the following: a hammer, screws, and to use a manual. B The kit includes the following: a hammer, screws, and a manual. C The kit includes the following: hammering, screws, and a manual. D The kit includes the following: a hammer, using screws, and a manual.
28. Question 28 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The report recommends to cut expenses, increasing revenue, and restructuring departments. B The report recommends cutting expenses, increasing revenue, and restructuring departments. C The report recommends cutting expenses, increasing revenue, and to restructure departments. D The report recommends cutting expenses, to increase revenue, and restructuring departments.
29. Question 29 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The company neither raising salaries nor improved benefits. B The company neither raised salaries nor improved benefits. C The company neither raised salaries nor it improved benefits. D Neither the company raised salaries nor improving benefits.
30. Question 30 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The training program focuses to develop leadership skills, building teamwork, and enhancing communication. B The training program focuses on developing leadership skills, to build teamwork, and enhancing communication. C The training program focuses on developing leadership skills, building teamwork, and enhancing communication. D The training program focuses on develop leadership skills, building teamwork, and enhance communication.
31. Question 31 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The bridge was designed by engineers and they built it over two years. B The bridge was designed and built by engineers over two years. C Engineers designed the bridge and it was built over two years. D The bridge was designed by engineers and built it over two years.
32. Question 32 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The strategy aims to reduce neither costs nor increasing revenue. B The strategy aims neither to reduce costs nor increasing revenue. C The strategy aims to neither reduce costs nor increase revenue. D The strategy neither aims to reduce costs nor to increase revenue.
33. Question 33 of 100

    The city council debated raising taxes, cutting services, and ______.

    A borrowing more B borrow more C borrows more D to borrow more
34. Question 34 of 100

    In a comparison using 'than' or 'as...as,' parallel structure requires that:

    A The two items compared be grammatically and logically equivalent B No comparison is grammatically necessary C The first item always be a verb D The second item always be a noun
35. Question 35 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The report was praised not only for its accuracy but also because it was thorough. B The report was praised for not only its accuracy but also because of thoroughness. C Not only was the report praised for its accuracy but also its thoroughness. D The report was praised not only for its accuracy but also for its thoroughness.
36. Question 36 of 100

    The professor emphasized critical thinking, effective communication, and ______.

    A solving problems is important B problems solved C to solve problems D problem-solving
37. Question 37 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The city grew population faster than the surrounding towns. B The city's population grew faster than the surrounding towns grew. C The city's population grew faster than that of the surrounding towns. D The city's population grew faster than the surrounding towns.
38. Question 38 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The initiative seeks empowering women, reducing poverty, and to improve education. B The initiative seeks to empower women, to reduce poverty, and improving education. C The initiative seeks to empower women, reduce poverty, and improve education. D The initiative seeks to empower women, poverty reduction, and improving education.
39. Question 39 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The findings consistent with prior research and support the new theory. B The findings were consistent with prior research and they support the new theory. C The findings were consistent with prior research, supporting the new theory, and it confirms it. D The findings were consistent with prior research and supportive of the new theory.
40. Question 40 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The new engine is efficient as, if not more than, the old one. B The new engine is as efficient, if not more efficient than, the old one. C The new engine is as efficient as, if not more efficient than, the old one. D The new engine is as efficient as the old one, if not more.
41. Question 41 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A Her job involves to write reports, answering calls, and scheduling meetings. B Her job involves writing reports, answering calls, and to schedule meetings. C Her job involves writing reports, answers calls, and scheduling meetings. D Her job involves writing reports, answering calls, and scheduling meetings.
42. Question 42 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A Effective leaders communicate honestly, listen actively, and show empathy. B Effective leaders communicate honestly, listen actively, and they show empathy. C Effective leaders honestly communicate, actively listen, and empathy showing. D Effective leaders communicating honestly, listening actively, and showing empathy.
43. Question 43 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The article was informative but persuasion was also there. B The article was informative but it was also being persuasive. C The article was informative but also persuasive. D The article informative but also persuasive was.
44. Question 44 of 100

    Choose the sentence that correctly maintains parallel structure with a correlative conjunction:

    A Both the scheme benefits farmers and it benefits laborers. B The scheme benefits both farmers and it benefits laborers. C The scheme both benefits farmers and benefiting laborers. D The scheme benefits both farmers and laborers.
45. Question 45 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A His performance was better than the other candidates. B His performance was better than that of the other candidates. C His performance was better than other candidates performed. D His performance was better than the other candidates' performances were.
46. Question 46 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The negotiations long, tense, and unproductive were. B The negotiations were long and tense, unproductive also. C The negotiations were long, tense, and they were unproductive. D The negotiations were long, tense, and unproductive.
47. Question 47 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The president will either sign the bill or he will veto it before Friday. B Either the president will sign the bill or vetoing it before Friday. C The president will either sign the bill or veto it before Friday. D The president either will sign the bill or veto it before Friday, or he won't.
48. Question 48 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A This study's results are more reliable than the previous study conducted. B The results of this study are more reliable than previous study's. C The results of this study are more reliable than those of the previous study. D The results of this study are more reliable than the previous study.
49. Question 49 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The team wrote the report and it was presented to the board. B The report was written by the team and presented to the board. C The report was written by the team and they presented it to the board. D The report was written by the team and the board was presented it.
50. Question 50 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The device is lightweight, durable, and it is affordable. B The device is light in weight, durable, and affordable. C The device lightweight, durable, and affordable is. D The device is lightweight, durable, and affordable.
51. Question 51 of 100

    The initiative aims to reduce poverty, promote education, and ______ healthcare access.

    A improving B improved C improve D improves
52. Question 52 of 100

    The new policy will reduce waste, save money, and ______ efficiency.

    A improve B to improve C improved D improving
53. Question 53 of 100

    Not only did she finish the project early, but she also ______ it under budget.

    A completing B completed C to complete D complete
54. Question 54 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A He will either apologizing or resign. B Either he will apologize or resigning. C He will either apologize or resign. D He will either apologize or he will resign.
55. Question 55 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The committee agreed to review the budget, to revise the timeline, and to approve the plan. B The committee agreed reviewing the budget, revising the timeline, and approving the plan. C The committee agreed to review the budget, revise the timeline, and approving the plan. D The committee agreed to review the budget, revising the timeline, and to approve the plan.
56. Question 56 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The proposal is not only expensive but also it is impractical. B The proposal is not only expensive but also impractical. C Not only the proposal is expensive but also impractical. D The proposal is not only being expensive but also impractical.
57. Question 57 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The new policy aims to reduce costs, to improve efficiency, and to increase transparency. B The new policy aims to reduce costs, improving efficiency, and increase transparency. C The new policy aims reducing costs, improving efficiency, and increasing transparency. D The new policy aims to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increasing transparency.
58. Question 58 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The minister's speech was well-prepared, persuasive, and it inspired the audience. B The minister's speech well-prepared, persuasive, and inspiring was. C The minister's speech was well-prepared and persuasive, and inspired too. D The minister's speech was well-prepared, persuasive, and inspiring.
59. Question 59 of 100

    The board neither approved the merger nor ______ an alternative plan.

    A propose B proposed C proposing D to propose
60. Question 60 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The article discusses the causes of inflation, its effects, and how it can be solved. B The article discusses the causes, effects, and solutions of inflation. C The article discusses causes of inflation, effects, and solving it. D The article discusses inflation's causes, its effects, and how to solve it.
61. Question 61 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The project has three phases: to plan, executing, and evaluation. B The project has three phases: planning, executing, and to evaluate. C The project has three phases: planning, execution, and evaluation. D The project has three phases: planning, to execute, and evaluation.
62. Question 62 of 100

    Either you finish the assignment tonight, or you ______ an extension tomorrow.

    A requesting B to request C requested D will request
63. Question 63 of 100

    He wants to travel, to learn new languages, and ______.

    A making friends B made friends C friends making D to make friends
64. Question 64 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The store offers discounts both online and offering them in stores. B The store offers discounts both online and in stores. C The store offers discounts both online and it offers them in stores. D Both the store offers discounts online and in stores.
65. Question 65 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A Neither the minister confirmed the report nor denying it. B The minister neither confirmed nor denied the report. C The minister neither confirmed the report nor did he deny it. D The minister neither confirming the report nor denied it.
66. Question 66 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The plan practical and saves money. B The plan is practical and it saves money. C Being practical, the plan also saves money and it economical. D The plan is practical and economical.
67. Question 67 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The cost of renting is higher than buying. B The cost of renting is higher than buy. C Renting costs are higher than to buy. D The cost of renting is higher than the cost of buying.
68. Question 68 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The proposal was reviewed and approved by the committee. B The proposal was reviewed by the committee and approved it. C The committee reviewed the proposal and it was approved. D The proposal was reviewed by the committee and the committee approved.
69. Question 69 of 100

    The manager is responsible for hiring staff, training them, and ______ performance.

    A evaluated B to evaluate C evaluate D evaluating
70. Question 70 of 100

    In lists following a colon, parallel structure requires that:

    A Only the first item needs to match the others B Each item be a complete sentence C Each item begins with a capital letter D Each item be grammatically consistent in form (all nouns, all gerunds, or all infinitives)
71. Question 71 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A He enjoys to hike, fishing, and camping. B He enjoys hike, fish, and camping. C He enjoys hiking, fishing, and to camp. D He enjoys hiking, fishing, and camping.
72. Question 72 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The athlete trains daily, eats healthily, and getting enough sleep. B The athlete trains daily, healthy eating, and enough sleep. C The athlete training daily, eating healthily, and sleeps enough. D The athlete trains daily, eats healthily, and sleeps enough.
73. Question 73 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The candidate spoke confidently and with clarity. B The candidate spoke confidently and clearly. C The candidate spoke with confidence and clearly. D The candidate spoke confident and clear.
74. Question 74 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The team worked hard, dedication too. B The team worked hard and with dedication. C The team worked hardly and dedicated. D The team worked with energy and dedication.
75. Question 75 of 100

    Identify the faulty parallelism: 'The coach was strict, demanding, and pushed us hard.'

    A 'strict' and 'demanding' should both be nouns B 'demanding' should be replaced with a verb C 'pushed us hard' should match the adjective form of 'strict' and 'demanding' (e.g., 'strict, demanding, and tough') D There is no error
76. Question 76 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The survey measured customer satisfaction, product quality, and delivery speed. B The survey measured customer satisfaction, product quality, and how fast is delivery. C The survey measured customer satisfaction, product quality, and how fast delivery was. D The survey measured how satisfied customers were, product quality, and delivery speed.
77. Question 77 of 100

    The workshop will cover time management, teamwork, and ______.

    A how to lead B leading others is key C leadership D to lead
78. Question 78 of 100

    Which correction fixes the faulty parallelism in 'He likes to read, to write, and painting'?

    A He likes to read, to write, and paint. B Both A and B are correct C He likes reading, writing, and painting. D He likes to read, writing, and to paint.
79. Question 79 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The manual explains how to install the software and how to use it effectively. B The manual explains installing the software and how to use it effectively. C The manual explains how to install the software and using it effectively. D The manual explains how to install the software and its effective use.
80. Question 80 of 100

    A common cause of faulty parallelism in CSS/FPSC English papers is:

    A Using too many commas B Mixing gerunds and infinitives within the same list or comparison C Beginning a sentence with a conjunction D Using passive voice consistently
81. Question 81 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The workshop was informative, and it was engaging as well. B The workshop was informative, engaging, it was useful too. C The workshop was informative and engaging. D The workshop informative and engaging was.
82. Question 82 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The applicant must submit the following documents: a résumé, a cover letter, and references. B The applicant must submit the following documents: a résumé, cover letter, and provide references. C The applicant must submit the following documents: a résumé, cover letter, and to provide references. D The applicant must submit the following documents: résumé, providing a cover letter, and references.
83. Question 83 of 100

    The candidate's platform focuses on economic reform, social justice, and ______.

    A environmental protection B environment protecting C protecting the environment D to protect the environment
84. Question 84 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The candidate promised to lower taxes, to create jobs, and to improve healthcare. B The candidate promised lowering taxes, creating jobs, and improving healthcare. C The candidate promised to lower taxes, creating jobs, and to improve healthcare. D The candidate promised to lower taxes, create jobs, and to improve healthcare.
85. Question 85 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A She is smart, funny, and has kindness. B She is smart, funny, and kindness. C She is smart, funny, and kind. D She smart, funny, and kind is.
86. Question 86 of 100

    The students were asked to read the chapter, summarize it, and ______ their opinions.

    A share B shares C sharing D shared
87. Question 87 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The novel was praised by critics and readers were loving it. B The novel was praised by critics and loved by readers. C The novel was praised by critics and readers loved it. D Critics praised the novel and it was loved by readers.
88. Question 88 of 100

    The report is clear, concise, and ______.

    A being accurate B has accuracy C accurate D accuracy
89. Question 89 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The employees felt undervalued and overworking. B The employees felt undervalued and they were also overworked. C The employees felt undervalued and overworked. D The employees felt undervalued and were overworking.
90. Question 90 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A Both the manager and the employees were satisfied with the outcome. B Both the manager and employees being satisfied with the outcome. C Both the manager was and the employees were satisfied. D Both the manager and the employees was satisfied with the outcome.
91. Question 91 of 100

    He is known for his honesty, integrity, and ______.

    A being generous B to be generous C generosity D generously
92. Question 92 of 100

    Parallel structure (parallelism) in grammar means:

    A Using only short sentences B Using different grammatical forms for variety C Using the same grammatical form for items in a series or comparison D Repeating the same word multiple times
93. Question 93 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The children were tired but they were happy after the trip. B The children tired but happy after the trip were. C The children were tired but happy after the trip. D The children being tired but happy after the trip.
94. Question 94 of 100

    Correlative conjunctions such as 'not only...but also' require:

    A A comma before 'but also' B The same grammatical structure on both sides C Different grammatical structures on each side D No verb after 'but also'
95. Question 95 of 100

    She spends her weekends gardening, reading, and ______.

    A cooking B to cook C cooks D cooked
96. Question 96 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The teacher told the students sitting down, being quiet, and opening their books. B The teacher told the students to sit down, be quiet, and opening their books. C The teacher told the students to sit down, to be quiet, and to open their books. D The teacher told the students to sit down, being quiet, and open their books.
97. Question 97 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The report is thorough, accurate, and shows clarity. B The report is thorough, accurate, and clear. C The report is thorough and accurate, with clarity too. D The report thorough, accurate, and clear is.
98. Question 98 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The scheme benefits both farmers and benefiting laborers. B The scheme benefits both farmers and it benefits laborers. C Both the scheme benefits farmers and laborers. D The scheme benefits both farmers and laborers.
99. Question 99 of 100

    Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

    A The volunteers had cleaned the park and are planting trees. B The volunteers cleaned the park and planted trees. C The volunteers cleaning the park and planted trees. D The volunteers cleaned the park and were planting trees.
100. Question 100 of 100

     Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

     A She wants either to study abroad or staying here. B Either she wants to study abroad or stay here. C She wants either to study abroad or to stay here. D She wants to either study abroad or staying here.

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