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

9th grade (Year 10 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.9-10.1.A · England: SAT Standard English Conventions, ACT English, GCSE English Language (AO6)

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  1. Question 1

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

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

  2. Question 2

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

  3. Question 3

    Is this sentence correct? The plan was neither practical or affordable.

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

  4. Question 4

    Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly? • You can either take the bus or walk. • You can either take the bus or walking. • You can either take the bus or you can walking. • Either you can take the bus or walk.

    • A. You can either take the bus or walk.
    • B. You can either take the bus or walking.
    • C. You can either take the bus or you can walking.
    • D. Either you can take the bus or walk.

  5. Question 5

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

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

  6. Question 6

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

  7. Question 7

    Is this sentence correct? Not only the volunteers cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass.

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

  8. 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.

  9. Question 9

    Is this sentence correct? She enjoys both to paint and sculpting.

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

  10. Question 10

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

  11. 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

  12. Question 12

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

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

  13. Question 13

    Is this sentence correct? The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also the dune grass was planted.

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

  14. Question 14

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

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

  15. Question 15

    Is this sentence correct? Either we will meet at the library or the café.

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

  16. Question 16

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

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

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

  1. 1. B. no, it is not correct

  2. 2. B. He wants not only to win but also to enjoy the game.

  3. 3. B. no, it is not correct

  4. 4. A. You can either take the bus or walk.

  5. 5. A. yes, it is correct

  6. 6. B. He wants not only to win but also to enjoy the game.

  7. 7. B. no, it is not correct

  8. 8. B. The speech was both moving and informative.

  9. 9. B. no, it is not correct

  10. 10. C. He wants not only to win but also to enjoy the game.

  11. 11. A. yes, it is correct

  12. 12. C. The volunteers not only cleaned the beach but also planted dune grass.

  13. 13. B. no, it is not correct

  14. 14. C. The speech was both moving and informative.

  15. 15. B. no, it is not correct

  16. 16. D. The speech was both moving and informative.