Parallel structure with not only…but also, either…or, both…and

Question 1

Is this sentence correct? You can either take the bus or walk.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 2

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • The speech was both moving and it informed us. • The speech both was moving and informative. • The speech was both moving and to inform. • The speech was both moving and informative.

• A. The speech was both moving and it informed us.
• B. The speech both was moving and informative.
• C. The speech was both moving and to inform.
• D. The speech was both moving and informative.

Question 3

Is this sentence correct? The speech both was moving and informative.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 4

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • We will either meet at the library or the café. • We will meet either at the library or the café is fine. • Either we will meet at the library or the café. • We will meet either at the library or at the café.

• A. We will either meet at the library or the café.
• B. We will meet either at the library or the café is fine.
• C. Either we will meet at the library or the café.
• D. We will meet either at the library or at the café.

Question 5

Is this sentence correct? The new app is not only cheaper but also faster.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 6

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • The volunteers cleaned not only the beach but also planted dune grass. • The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass. • The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also the dune grass was planted. • Not only the volunteers cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass.

• A. The volunteers cleaned not only the beach but also planted dune grass.
• B. The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass.
• C. The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also the dune grass was planted.
• D. Not only the volunteers cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass.

Question 7

Is this sentence correct? The speech was both moving and informative.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 8

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • The speech both was moving and informative. • The speech was both moving and informative. • The speech was both moving and it informed us. • The speech was both moving and to inform.

• A. The speech both was moving and informative.
• B. The speech was both moving and informative.
• C. The speech was both moving and it informed us.
• D. The speech was both moving and to inform.

Question 9

Is this sentence correct? He wants not only to win but enjoy also the game.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 10

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • The volunteers cleaned not only the beach but also planted dune grass. • The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass. • Not only the volunteers cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass. • The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also the dune grass was planted.

• A. The volunteers cleaned not only the beach but also planted dune grass.
• B. The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass.
• C. Not only the volunteers cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass.
• D. The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also the dune grass was planted.

Question 11

Is this sentence correct? You can either take the bus or walk.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 12

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • She enjoys both to paint and sculpting. • She both enjoys painting and sculpts. • She enjoys both painting and to sculpt. • She enjoys both painting and sculpting.

• A. She enjoys both to paint and sculpting.
• B. She both enjoys painting and sculpts.
• C. She enjoys both painting and to sculpt.
• D. She enjoys both painting and sculpting.

Question 13

Is this sentence correct? The new app is not only cheaper, also faster.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 14

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • We will either meet at the library or the café. • We will meet either at the library or at the café. • Either we will meet at the library or the café. • We will meet either at the library or the café is fine.

• A. We will either meet at the library or the café.
• B. We will meet either at the library or at the café.
• C. Either we will meet at the library or the café.
• D. We will meet either at the library or the café is fine.

Question 15

Is this sentence correct? The speech was both moving and informative.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 16

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • He wants not only to win but also to enjoy the game. • He wants not only to win but also enjoying the game. • He not only wants to win but also to enjoy the game. • He wants not only to win but enjoy also the game.

• A. He wants not only to win but also to enjoy the game.
• B. He wants not only to win but also enjoying the game.
• C. He not only wants to win but also to enjoy the game.
• D. He wants not only to win but enjoy also the game.