Parallel Structure #2 Question Preview (ID: 24742)


Determine Whether The Sentences Below Contain Errors In Parallel Structure. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Spiders that bite, hissing snakes, and squealing rodents fill the aquariums in Desmond’s basement.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

Chelsea had to paddle past a school of jellyfish, kick a small sand shark in the nose, and untangle seaweed from her surfboard before she reached her favorite point break.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

Dennis tried to be thoughtful and generous, yet Malinda refused to give him not only a kiss good night but also a single chocolate from the nut and caramel sampler.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

For his first date with Malinda, Dennis bought not only a dozen roses but he also purchased a box of chocolates.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

Not only did Malinda squeal at the sight of the beautiful bouquet, but she also was tearing open the box and eating chocolates all the way to the restaurant.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

Not only did Dennis apply an extra layer of deodorant to his armpits, but he also polished each tooth with special care. He did not want to offend Malinda with any unpleasant odors.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

Celine looked behind the toilet, in the laundry basket, and checked under the bed, but she could not find Squeeze, her nine-foot albino python.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

In the restroom, Tishena was brushing her hair, freshened her lip-gloss, and took deep breaths, trying to work up the courage to walk to her first speech class.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

Natasha tried holding her breath, chewing a piece of gum, and poking her belly, but she could not quiet her empty stomach, which rumbled during the chemistry exam.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

Monica brewed espresso, steamed milk, and told jokes as she prepared Mike’s latte.
a) no error
b) has error
c)
d)

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