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Choose the sentence that has parallel structure
and correct the other sentences.

1. The fireman came explaining fire prevention and
   to show escape plans.
2. A scary movies setting can contain a storm, a
   dark night, creaking floors, and the power going
   out.
3. Edgar Allan Poe is known for using an extensive
   vocabulary, describing ghastly topics, and
   creating horror.
4. Hank was an accountant and bowled a great game.

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Choose the sentence that has parallel structure
and correct the other sentences.

1. I wondered whether to make an outline first or I
   should write the rough draft.
2. The teacher came into the room, he paused before
   the class, and began the lesson.
3. Her choices were one, to begin college, or two,
   to find a job.
4. She must decide about either going to college or
   that she work for her mother.

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Choose the sentence that has parallel structure
and correct the other sentences.

1. You are not only a student but also very
   athletic.
2. The tree in the pasture was short, crooked, and
   pine.
3. They either knew the answer or pretending to know
   it.
4. I wanted neither to watch nor hearing the
   wrestling program.

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Choose the sentence that has parallel structure
and correct the other sentences.

1. He was waiting, watching, and stood in the foyer.
2. Christmas lights are beautiful but also cost a
   lot of money.
3. I love decorating the tree, watching holiday
   movies, and to put up Christmas lights.
4. She decided neither to see a movie nor to attend
   the meeting.

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Prepare for your quiz.
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Quiz - Choose the sentence that has parallel
structure and correct the other sentences.

1. I love decorating the tree, watching holiday
   movies, and to put up Christmas lights.
2. You are not only a student but also very
   athletic.
3. She must decide about either going to college or
   that she work for her mother.
4. Edgar Allan Poe is known for using an extensive
   vocabulary, describing ghastly topics, and
   creating horror.

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Quiz - Choose the sentence that has parallel
structure and correct the other sentences.

1. I love decorating the tree, watching holiday
   movies, and putting up Christmas lights.
2. You are not only a student but also an athlete.
3. She must decide about either going to college or
   working for her mother.
4. Edgar Allan Poe is known for using an extensive
   vocabulary, describing ghastly topics, and
   creating horror. Correct