1. Change the following sentences so that they are parallel.

1. The puppy stood up slowly, wagged its tail, blinking its eyes, and barked.
Ans. The puppy stood up slowly, wagged its tail, blinked its eyes, and
barked.
2. Ecologists are trying to preserve our environment for future generations
by protecting the ozone layer, purifying the air, and have replanted the
tree that have been cut down.
Ans. Ecologists are trying to preserve our environment for future
generations by protecting the ozone layer, purifying the air, and
replanting the trees.
3. The chief of police demanded from his assistants an orderly investigation,
a well-written report, and that they work hard.
Ans. The chief of police demanded from his assistants an orderly
investigation, a well-written report, and hard work.
4. Marcia is a scholar, an athlete, and artistic.
Ans. Marcia is a scholar, an athlete, and an artistist.
5. Slowly and with care, the museum director removed the Ming vase from
the shelf and placed on the display pedestal.
Ans. Slowly and carefully, the museum director removed the Ming vase
from the shelf and placed on the display pedestal.
6. The farmer ploughs the fields, plants the seeds, and will harvest the crop.
Ans. The farmer ploughs the fields, plants the seeds, and harvests the
crop.
7. Abraham Lincoln was a good president and was self-educated, honest and
worked hard.
Ans. Abraham Lincoln was a good president and was self-educated,
honest and diligent.
8. Children love playing in the mud, running through puddles, and they get
very dirty.
Ans. Children love playing in the mud, running through puddles, and
getting very dirty/in dirt.
9. Collecting stamps, playing chess, and to mount beautiful butterflies are
Derrick’s hobbies.
Ans. Collecting stamps, playing chess, and mounting beautiful
butterflies are Derrick’s hobbies.
10. Despite America’s affluence, many people are without jobs, on welfare,
and have a lot of debts.
Ans. Despite America’s affluence, many people are without jobs, on
welfare, and in debts.

2. Change the following sentences so that they are parallel.

Answers.
1. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
2. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate
good prose.
3. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph’s
4. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends,
and to learn about life.
5. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
 6. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.
7. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.
8. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and
going beyond the call of duty.
9. There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up
camp, and spending a couple of days fishing.
10. Espinoza's style was remarkable for its dexterity, grace, and versatility.
11. Raoul's motivation to succeed in this program seems to be greater than
his sister's.
12. Three of the great Indian nations in the Central Plains are the Cherokee,
the Choctaw, and the Comanche.
13. You will either begin studying now or risk failing the exam.
14. The college has space for a new computer lab but not for a faculty lounge.
15. Her conditions for signing the contract are, first, that the commissioner
must approve the terms; second, that the other players must sign as well.
16. Carlos wasted his first year at college by studying too little and partying
too much.
17. We have no doubt about her care for and interest in the proposal.
18. The students prepared for their exams at home, they spent extra hours
with their tutors, they did the necessary research in the library, and they
asked questions in their classrooms.

1. Cross out the redundant word in each of the following

sentences.

1. After Jill had shown Tim how to insert the paper once, she
repeated the operation again.
2. The twins have the same identical birthmarks on their backs.
3. I think we have sufficient enough information to write the
report.
4. When the roads became too slippery, we decided to return back
to obtain and wait for the storm to subside.
5. Nobody could get out of work early enough to attend the
matinee performance.
6. The mountain climbers proceeded forward on their long trek up
the side of the mountain.
7. Rita and her sister competed together in the musical talent
show.
8. I think that we should come up with a new innovation for doing
this job.
9. The minister joined the bride and groom together in holy
wedlock.
10. My cousins love to play with the two twins from across the
street.