PRACTICE EXERCISE 2
Rewrite each sentence to make structures parallel.
1. The forest rangers lifted the wounded bird slowly and with great care.
2. Colorful insects hover, flitter, and are fluttering around the flowers.
3. The short story is vivid, interesting, and has a simple plot.
4. The poem was praised more for its style than for what it had to say.
5. Her new classmates proved not only to be friendly but they were also generous.
6. To convince her little sister, she tried both persuasion and to bribe her.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 3
Complete the following sentences using parallel structures.
1. The actress worked as a waitress, a researcher, and a seamstress.
2. He is a man known for his integrity and ________.
3. A good book, a trusted friend, and ________ make her happy.
4. They prefer to hike, to snorkel, and ________
5. You can either see raffle tickets or ________
- 6. He was not only a writer but also a ________
PRACTICE EXERCISE 2
Rewrite each sentence to make structures parallel.
1. The forest rangers lifted the wounded bird slowly and with great care.
2. Colorful insects hover, flitter, and are fluttering around the flowers.
3. The short story is vivid, interesting, and has a simple plot.
4. The poem was praised more for its style than for what it had to say.
5. Her new classmates proved not only to be friendly but they were also generous.
6. To convince her little sister, she tried both persuasion and to bribe her.
PRACTICE EXERCISE 3
Complete the following sentences using parallel structures.
1. The actress worked as a waitress, a researcher, and a seamstress.
2. He is a man known for his integrity and ________.
3. A good book, a trusted friend, and ________ make her happy.
4. They prefer to hike, to snorkel, and ________
5. You can either see raffle tickets or ________
- 6. He was not only a writer but also a ________
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