Parallel Structure

Name:_____________________________________________

Parallel structure

In the four sentences below, circle the correct word or phrase that gives the sentence correct parallel structure.

1. Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ___ .
a. ...a game of cards.
b. ...to play cards.
c. ...playing a game of cards.

2. I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _____________________.
a. ...I watched the movie version.
b. ...watching the movie.
c. ...to watch the movie.

3. When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.
a. ...starting to get windy...
b. ...windy...
c. ...getting windy...

4. Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.
a. ...racquetball...
b. ...a spinning class...
c. ...bicycling...

B. In the sentences below, write a word or phrase in the blank that gives the sentence Parallel Structure.

The little girl liked eating cookies better than _____________________________ at her grandmother’s house.

2. Students like to sleep, relax and _______________________________________ during the summer.

3. He went to the store to pick up a carton of milk and two ____________________.

4. Food, shelter, and ___________________________________________________ are all I need to survive on a deserted island.

5. ______________________________________ is much better than a visit to the dentist.