1. Question 1 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.
2. Question 2 of 100

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

   A improve B to improve C improved D improving
3. Question 3 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.
4. Question 4 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.
5. Question 5 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.
6. Question 6 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.
7. Question 7 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.
8. Question 8 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.
9. Question 9 of 100

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

   A oversaw B overseeing C oversees D to oversee
10. Question 10 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.
11. Question 11 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.
12. Question 12 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
13. Question 13 of 100

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

    A requesting B to request C requested D will request
14. Question 14 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.
15. Question 15 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
16. Question 16 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.
17. Question 17 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.
18. Question 18 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.
19. Question 19 of 100

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

    A being generous B to be generous C generosity D generously
20. Question 20 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'
21. Question 21 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.
22. Question 22 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
23. Question 23 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.
24. Question 24 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.
25. Question 25 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.
26. Question 26 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.
27. Question 27 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.
28. Question 28 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.
29. Question 29 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
30. Question 30 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.
31. Question 31 of 100

    The report is clear, concise, and ______.

    A being accurate B has accuracy C accurate D accuracy
32. Question 32 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.
33. Question 33 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.
34. Question 34 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.
35. Question 35 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.
36. Question 36 of 100

    She spends her weekends gardening, reading, and ______.

    A cooking B to cook C cooks D cooked
37. Question 37 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.
38. Question 38 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.
39. Question 39 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
40. Question 40 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)
41. Question 41 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.
42. Question 42 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.
43. Question 43 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.
44. Question 44 of 100

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

    A propose B proposed C proposing D to propose
45. Question 45 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.
46. Question 46 of 100

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

    A how to lead B leading others is key C leadership D to lead
47. Question 47 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.
48. Question 48 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.
49. Question 49 of 100

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

    A share B shares C sharing D shared
50. Question 50 of 100

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

    A making friends B made friends C friends making D to make friends
51. Question 51 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.
52. Question 52 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.
53. Question 53 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.
54. Question 54 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
55. Question 55 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.
56. Question 56 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.
57. Question 57 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.
58. Question 58 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.
59. Question 59 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.
60. Question 60 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.
61. Question 61 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.
62. Question 62 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
63. Question 63 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.
64. Question 64 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.
65. Question 65 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.
66. Question 66 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.
67. Question 67 of 100

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

    A borrowing more B borrow more C borrows more D to borrow more
68. Question 68 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.
69. Question 69 of 100

    Good writing requires clarity, organization, and ______.

    A precisely B being precise C to be precise D precision
70. Question 70 of 100

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

    A evaluated B to evaluate C evaluate D evaluating
71. Question 71 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.
72. Question 72 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.
73. Question 73 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.
74. Question 74 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.
75. Question 75 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.
76. Question 76 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.
77. Question 77 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
78. Question 78 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.
79. Question 79 of 100

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

    A improving B improved C improve D improves
80. Question 80 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.
81. Question 81 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.
82. Question 82 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.
83. Question 83 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.
84. Question 84 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.
85. Question 85 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.
86. Question 86 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.
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

    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.
89. Question 89 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.
90. Question 90 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.
91. Question 91 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.
92. Question 92 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.
93. Question 93 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.
94. Question 94 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.
95. Question 95 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.
96. Question 96 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
97. Question 97 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.
98. Question 98 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.
99. Question 99 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.
100. Question 100 of 100

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

     A adopted B adopt C adopts D adopting

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