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PARALLELISM: EXERCISE 1

Instructions:
Every sentence contains faulty parallelism.
Correct it by rewriting sentence B (this means that the original sentence will remain on screen for your
review and for class discussion).

Example:

A. The duties of the job included baby-sitting, housecleaning, and the preparation of meals.

B. The duties of the job included baby-sitting, housecleaning, and PREPARING MEALS.

l. A. They would lie on the battlefield without medical attention for an hour or day.

B. They would lie on the battlefield without medical attention for an hour or day.

2. A. The sentences are difficult to understand, not because they are long but they are obscure.

B. The sentences are difficult to understand, not because they are long but they are obscure.

3. A. Our personalities are shaped by both heredity and what type of environment we have.

B. Our personalities are shaped by both heredity and what type of environment we have.

4. A. William is a boy with the best intentions and who has the highest principles.

B. William is a boy with the best intentions and who has the highest principles.

5. A. Six players were knocked out on the play but not being seriously injured.

B. Six players were knocked out on the play but not being seriously injured.

6. A. To read recommended books and watching educational TV are helpful in gaining an education.

B. To read recommended books and watching educational TV are helpful in gaining an education.

7. A. My books are all secondhand paper backs, many costing only $1 and some cost only $.50.
 B. My books are all secondhand paper backs, many costing only $1.09 and some cost only $.50.

8. A. He was quiet and in a serious mood after the talk.

B. He was quiet and in a serious mood after the talk.

9. A. The secretary must attend all meetings, calling the roll, and keeping the minutes.

B. The secretary must attend all meetings, calling the roll, and keeping the minutes.

10. A. The TV audience for "Sesame Street" fell into two categories: the learners and those who just like
to watch for entertainment.

B. The TV audience for "Sesame Street" fell into two categories: the learners and those who just like
to watch for entertainment.

11. A. Climbing mountains and to swim in their cool lakes are my favorite summer activities.

B. Climbing mountains and to swim in their cool lakes are my favorite summer activities.

12. A. Let's discuss the major you have selected, review your record, and how many courses you must
take this semester.

B. Let's discuss the major you have selected, review your record, and how many courses you must
take this semester.