Parallelism and Subject Verb Agreement Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Parallelism and Subject Verb Agreement
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Identify the parallel structure in the following sentence: He likes to run, swim, and enjoys biking.
A. He likes to run, swim, and biking
B. likes to run, swim, and biking enjoys
C. He enjoys to run, swim, and biking
D. likes to run, swim, and enjoys biking
Correct the faulty parallelism in the following sentence: The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and have patience.
A. The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and be patient.
B. The team needs to work together, communicate effectively, and having patience.
C. The team needs to working together, communicate effectively, and have patience.
D. The team needs to work together, effectively communicate, and have patience.
Edit the following sentence for parallelism: The students were asked to read the novel, write a summary, and to discuss it in class.
A. The students were asked to read the novel, writing a summary, and discuss it in class.
B. The students were asked to read the novel, write a summary, and discuss it in class.
C. The students were asked to read the novel, wrote a summary, and discussing it in class.
D. The students were asked to read the novel, write a summary, and to discussing it in class.
Correct the faulty parallelism in the following sentence: She is talented at singing, dancing, and to play the piano.
A. to play piano
B. played the piano
C. playing the piano
D. play the piano
Edit the following sentence for parallelism: The new policy aims to reduce costs, increasing efficiency, and to streamline operations.
A. The new policy aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and streamline operations.
B. The new policy aims to reduce costs, efficiency increasing, and streamline operations.
C. The new policy aims to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and operations streamline.
D. The new policy aims to reducing costs, increase efficiency, and streamline operations.
Identify the parallel structure in the following sentence: The chef prepared a delicious meal, served it with elegance, and the presentation was beautiful.
A. The chef prepared a delicious meal, served it with elegance, and the presentation was ugly.
B. The chef prepared a delicious meal, served it with elegance, and the presentation was beautiful.
C. The chef prepared a disgusting meal, served it with elegance, and the presentation was beautiful.
D. The chef prepared a delicious meal, served it with clumsiness, and the presentation was terrible.
Apply subject-verb agreement rules to the following sentence: The pair of gloves was/ were left on the table.
A. been
B. was
C. has
D. is
Identify the parallel structure in the following sentence: The concert was entertaining, lively, and the audience was enthusiastic.
A. entertaining, lively, and boring
B. entertaining, lively, and tired
C. entertaining, lively, and sleepy
D. entertaining, lively, and enthusiastic
Apply subject-verb agreement rules to the following sentence: The collection of rare books were/ was carefully preserved in the library.
A. was
B. be
C. is
D. were
Apply subject-verb agreement rules to the following sentence: The list of ingredients for the recipe was/ were missing from the cookbook.
A. was
B. were
C. is
D. am
Correct the faulty parallelism in the following sentence: He enjoys playing basketball, to swim, and running.
A. He enjoys playing basketball, swimming, and to run.
B. He enjoys playing basketball, swimming, and running.
C. He enjoys playing basketball, to swim, and to run.
D. He enjoys playing basketball, swim, and to run.
Edit the following sentence for parallelism: The project requires careful planning, attention to detail, and to be completed on time.
A. The project requires careful planning, attention to detail, and to complete the work efficiently.
B. The project requires careful planning, attention to detail, and completion on budget.
C. The project requires careful planning, attention to detail, and completion on time.
D. The project requires careful planning, attention to detail, and to be finished on schedule.
Correct the faulty parallelism in the following sentence: The company values teamwork, dedication, and being innovative.
A. The company values teamwork, dedication, and to be innovative.
B. The company values teamwork, dedication, and innovation.
C. The company values teamwork, dedication, and innovating.
D. The company values teamwork, dedication, and being innovative.
Identify the parallel structure in the following sentence: She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
A. reading, writing, and to dance
B. reading, writing, and to cook
C. reading, writing, and painting
D. reading, writing, and to draw
Apply subject-verb agreement rules to the following sentence: The committee members was/ were divided in their opinions.
A. was
B. is
C. am
D. were