Grammar Challenge: Parallelism & Sentence Structure

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Froggy Jumps Grammar Challenge: Parallelism & Sentence StructureOnline version Test your knowledge on parallelism, run-on sentences, and comma splices! by Darlexis Torres 1 Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallelism? a She enjoys swimming, to hike, and running b She enjoys swimming, hiking, and running c She enjoys to swim, hiking, and to run 2 Which of the following sentences is a run- on sentence? a The rain fell, and the wind blew b The rain fell. The wind blew c The rain fell the wind blew 3 Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice? a He likes apples, and she likes oranges b He likes apples, she likes oranges c He likes apples; she likes oranges 4 Which of the following correctly revises the comma splice: “The cat slept, the dog barked.”? a The cat slept; the dog barked b The cat slept, and the dog barked c Both A and B 5 Which of the following sentences utilizes parallelism most effectively to emphasize a contrast? a The team valued not just hard work, but also they were innovative b The team valued not only hard work, but also innovation c The team valued hard work, and also to be innovative 6 Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence requiring multiple corrections? a The artist painted landscapes she also created sculptures her work was highly acclaimed b The artist painted landscapes, she also created sculptures, her work was highly acclaimed c The artist painted landscapes; she also created sculptures; her work was highly acclaimed 7 Which of the following sentences correctly revises the following sentences?: “The movie ended the crowd began to leave, there was a lot of noise.” a The movie ended the crowd began to leave there was a lot of noise b The movie ended, the crowd began to leave and there was a lot of noise c The movie ended; the crowd began to leave; there was a lot of noise 8 Which sentence correctly exemplifies parallelism and avoids punctuation errors within a complex structure? a Running was his passion, swimming his relief, and climbing gave him thrill. b Running was his passion, swimming his relief, and to climb gave him thrill. c Running was his passion, swimming his relief, and climbing was thrill. 9 What is a run-on sentence? a A sentence that improperly connects two independent clauses. b A sentence that lacks a subject. c A sentence with too many commas. 10 Which of the following is a comma splice? a I love to read and I have many books. b I love to read, I have many books. c I love to read; I have many books. 11 How can you fix a run-on sentence? a By adding more commas. b By changing the subject. c By using a period or a semicolon to separate clauses. 12 What is a common error in parallelism? a Using adjectives in a list. b Using the same verb tense throughout. c Mixing different forms of verbs in a list. 13 Which sentence is parallel? a She enjoys hiking, to swim, and biking. b She enjoys hiking, swimming, and biking. c She enjoys hiking, swimming, and to bike. 14 What punctuation can fix a comma splice? a An exclamation mark. b A semicolon or a period. c A colon. 15 What is an example of a run-on sentence? a I went to the store I bought milk. b I went to the store; I bought milk. c I went to the store, and I bought milk. 16 Which of these is NOT a way to achieve parallelism? a Using unrelated phrases in a list. b Using similar verb forms. c Using the same structure for items. 17 What is the effect of using parallelism? a It enhances readability and rhythm in writing. b It makes sentences longer. c It confuses the reader.

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Grammar Challenge: Parallelism & Sentence StructureOnline version

by Darlexis Torres

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallelism?

Which of the following sentences is a run- on sentence?

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

Which of the following correctly revises the comma splice: “The cat slept, the dog barked.”?

Which of the following sentences utilizes parallelism most effectively to emphasize a contrast?

Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence requiring multiple corrections?

Which of the following sentences correctly revises the following sentences?: “The movie ended the crowd began to leave, there was a lot of noise.”

Which sentence correctly exemplifies parallelism and avoids punctuation errors within a complex structure?

What is a run-on sentence?

Which of the following is a comma splice?

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

What is a common error in parallelism?

Which sentence is parallel?

What punctuation can fix a comma splice?

What is an example of a run-on sentence?

Which of these is NOT a way to achieve parallelism?

What is the effect of using parallelism?