Exercise on Parallel Structure with Explanation

1. I want this to be done ___

precisely, carefully and as soon as possible.	with accurate measure, carefully, immediately
precisely, carefully and immediately	precisely, with proper precaution and immediately.
Correct Answer: precisely, carefully and immediately
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adverb form.

2. His actions were –

bold, with lots of courage and laudable.	bold, courageous and laudable.
bold, with lots of courage and can be praised.	bold, courageous and can be praised.
Correct Answer: bold, courageous and laudable.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adverb form.

3. She was –

weak, vulnerable and stupid.	not so strong, without any defense and stupid.
weak, without any defense and stupid.	weak, vulnerable and lacked intelligence.
Correct Answer: weak, vulnerable and stupid.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adjective form.

4. Doctor advised him –

to stay at home, taking proper medication and avoiding junk food.	staying at home, to take proper medication and to avoid junk food.
to stay at home, to take proper medication and avoiding junk food.	to stay at home, to take proper medication and to avoid junk food.
Correct Answer: to stay at home, to take proper medication and to avoid junk food.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in phrase form.

5. My wife is ___

an artist, sings and dances.	an artist, a singer and dances.
an artist, a singer and a dancer.	an artist. Sings and a dancer.
Correct Answer: an artist, a singer and a dancer.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in noun form.

6. I asked him to finish reading the book ___

as soon as possible and thoroughly.	quickly and thoroughly.
quickly and in a detailed manner.	soon as possible and to be as precise at it can be.
Correct Answer: quickly and thoroughly.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adverb form.

7. The protest was –

peaceful, organized and goal oriented.	not violent, without any chaos and goal oriented.
peaceful, without any chaos and goal oriented.	not violent, organized and not scattered.
Correct Answer: peaceful, organized and goal oriented.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adjective form.

8. I know you can complete the task –

not requiring any help, within time and avoiding errors.	not requiring any help, timely and accurately.
alone, within time and avoiding errors.	alone, timely and accurately.
Correct Answer: alone, timely and accurately.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adverb form.

9. Don’t leave me here –

alone, helpless and blindfolded.	alone, without any assistance and eyes tied up.
alone, helpless and eyes tied up.	alone, without any assistance and blindfolded.
Correct Answer: alone, helpless and blindfolded.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adjective form.

10. While visiting New York we –

roamed around, eating at restaurants and enjoyed our stay there.	roaming around, ate at restaurants and enjoyed our stay there.
roamed around, ate at restaurants and enjoying our stay there.	roamed around, ate at restaurants and enjoyed our stay there.
Correct Answer: roamed around, ate at restaurants and enjoyed our stay there.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in phrase form.

11. She likes –

reading, writing and to recite.	to read, to write and reciting.
to read, to write and to recite.	to read, writing and reciting.
Correct Answer: to read, to write and to recite.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in infinitive form.

12. After finishing my dinner I usually like to ____

watching movies, playing video games and drink coffee.	watch movies, play video games and drink coffee.
watch movies, playing video games and drink coffee.	watching movies, play video games and drinking coffee.
Correct Answer: watch movies, play video games and drink coffee.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in “verb + noun” form.

13. The story is –

thrilling, romantic and factious.	a thriller, romantic and factious.
thriller, romantic and a fiction.	thriller, romantic and a fiction.
Correct Answer: thrilling, romantic and factious.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adjective form.

14. This girl is –

beautiful, have lots of talent and will definitely grow into an adorable woman.	a thing of beauty, intelligent and is going to be grown into an adorable woman.
beautiful, intelligent and will definitely grow into an adorable woman.	a thing of beauty, have lots of talent and is going to be grown into an adorable woman.
Correct Answer: beautiful, intelligent and will definitely grow into an adorable woman.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as it suggests different action will take place at different times.

15. What he submitted was –

nonsense, without any proper meaning and didn’t have any organization.	nonsense, meaningless and unorganized.
had no sense, meaningless and wasn’t properly organized.	nonsense, had no meaning and unorganized.
Correct Answer: nonsense, meaningless and unorganized.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adjective form.

16. While writing for an exam you should be more –

precise, carefully and punctually.	precise, careful and punctually.
precisely, carefully, and punctual.	precise, careful and punctual.
Correct Answer: precise, careful and punctual.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adverb form.

17. During winter it feels –

cold, with a chill and not so comfortable.	cold, chilly and uncomfortable.
not so warm, chilly and uncomfortable.	not so warm, chilly and not so comfortable.
Correct Answer: cold, chilly and uncomfortable.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in noun form.

18. After losing the game the manager blamed players’ lack of –

concentration, proper attitude and motivation.	concentrating, proper attitude and motivation.
concentration, proper attitude and not being motivated.	concentrating, proper attitude and not being motivated.
Correct Answer: concentration, proper attitude and motivation.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in adverb form.

19. She told me –

to be more responsible, spending more times with her and being more affectionate.	being responsible, to spend more times with her and to be more affectionate.
to be responsible, to spend more times with her and being more affectionate.	to be responsible, to spend more times with her and to be more affectionate.
Correct Answer: to be responsible, to spend more times with her and to be more affectionate.
Explanation: The selected option is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in phrase form.

20. Money can’t help you to buy –

happiness, being peaceful and a perfect family.	being happy, peace and a perfect family.
happiness, peace and a perfect family.	being happy, being peaceful and a perfect family.
Correct Answer: happiness, peace and a perfect family.
Explanation: Option 3 is the only viable one out of the given ones as all the words are in noun form here.

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