Examkin

Parallel Structure

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Soru 1Soru →

The sentence below describes the final steps of preparing a report. What verb form correctly completes the sentence to maintain parallel structure with the other actions in the list?

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Before publishing the report, the editors spent hours verifying the sources, formatting the citations, and the spelling of technical terms.
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Any present participle (verb ending in -ing) that logically fits the context, such as 'checking', 'proofreading', or 'correcting'.
The correct answer must be a present participle (ending in -ing) because the previous two items in the list ('verifying' and 'formatting') are present participles. Grammatical parallelism requires all items in a coordinate list to share the same part of speech and form.

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1
Identify the structure of the list in the sentence.
The sentence lists three actions the editors did: 'verifying the sources', 'formatting the citations', and the action in the blank.
Grammatical items in a list must share the same form to maintain parallel structure.
2
Determine the grammatical form of the existing list items.
Both 'verifying' and 'formatting' are present participles (verbs ending in -ing).
This establishes the grammatical pattern that the final list item must follow.
3
Choose a verb that fits the context of 'the spelling of technical terms' and matches the present participle form.
Verbs like 'checking', 'proofreading', or 'correcting' fit both the grammatical pattern and the semantic context.
Using an -ing verb maintains parallelism, whereas other forms like 'checked' or 'to check' would break the pattern.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallelism in a list of actions requires all verbs to share the same grammatical form.
Soru 2Soru →

To complete the architectural project on time, the team spent the weekend drafting the blueprints, revising the budget, and [they conducted site inspections].

Which choice best maintains parallel structure in the sentence?

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Cevap: conducting site inspections

Cevap

conducting site inspections
The correct answer utilizes a gerund phrase ('conducting site inspections') which establishes grammatical parallelism with the other items in the series ('drafting the blueprints' and 'revising the budget').

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1
Identify the items in the list or series within the sentence.
The series consists of three activities: 'drafting the blueprints', 'revising the budget', and '[they conducted site inspections]'.
To analyze parallel structure, we must first locate all elements in the compound construction.
2
Determine the grammatical form of the correct list items.
'drafting the blueprints' and 'revising the budget' are both gerund phrases (verb ending in -ing + noun phrase).
Parallel structure requires that all items in a list or series share the same grammatical form.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that matches this gerund form.
'conducting site inspections' is a gerund phrase, making it grammatically parallel to the other list items.
Selecting the gerund phrase ensures grammatical consistency and corrects the faulty parallelism.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that elements in a series, list, or compound construction share the same grammatical form (e.g., all gerunds, all infinitives, or all clauses).
Tahmini Süre:1m 0s
Soru 3Soru →

To prepare for the chemistry lab, students must put on their safety goggles, tie back long hair, and they should wash their hands thoroughly.

Which of the following options completes the sentence with the correct parallel structure?

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Cevap: wash their hands

Cevap

wash their hands
The correct option is 'wash their hands' because the list contains three actions that the students must perform. The first two actions, 'put on' and 'tie back', are expressed as base verbs. To maintain parallel structure, the third action must also be a base verb: 'wash'.

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1
Identify the items in the list and analyze their grammatical structure.
The first two items in the list are 'put on their safety goggles' (starting with the base verb 'put') and 'tie back long hair' (starting with the base verb 'tie').
To maintain parallel structure, the final item in the list must also start with a base verb in the same form.
2
Evaluate the choices to find the one that begins with a base verb and fits the pattern.
The option 'wash their hands' begins with the base verb 'wash', completing the pattern: 'put on...', 'tie back...', and 'wash...'.
This matches the active voice and base verb form of the other items in the list.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that items in a list or series maintain the same grammatical form.
Soru 4Soru →

The curators of the new exhibition decided that the gallery would not only feature paintings from the Renaissance period, but also it would showcase contemporary sculptures, and digital art installations were going to be displayed.

Which choice best maintains parallel structure in this sentence?

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Cevap: but also showcase contemporary sculptures and display digital art installations

Cevap

The choice that reads 'but also showcase contemporary sculptures and display digital art installations' is the correct answer.
The correct answer maintains parallel structure by ensuring that all three actions in the series follow the modal verb 'would' as base verbs ('feature,' 'showcase,' and 'display'). This creates a consistent and grammatically correct parallel sequence: 'would not only feature... but also showcase... and display...'

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1
Identify the initial parallel marker and its associated grammatical form.
The sentence begins a list of actions using 'would not only', followed by the base verb 'feature'.
Establishing the initial structure determines the grammatical form that the subsequent list items must match.
2
Locate the remaining components of the correlative and coordinate structures.
The correlative marker 'but also' and the coordinating conjunction 'and' introduce the second and third actions.
These conjunctions connect the parallel elements of the list together.
3
Choose the option that matches the base verb form of the first element.
The correct option must use the base verbs 'showcase' and 'display' to remain parallel to 'feature'.
Using the same grammatical form (base verbs following the modal verb 'would') ensures grammatical consistency and parallel structure.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel Structure
Soru 5Soru →

During the late Renaissance, a physician’s reputation depended not only on successfully treating wealthy patients and maintaining a clean laboratory, but also to publish scholarly treatises in Latin.

Which of the following choices best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence to maintain correct parallel structure?

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Cevap: on publishing scholarly treatises in Latin

Cevap

The correct answer is the option that completes the parallel structure with the prepositional phrase starting with 'on' followed by a gerund, ending with 'on publishing scholarly treatises in Latin'.
The correct option correctly uses the preposition 'on' followed by the gerund 'publishing' to match the grammatical structure established in the first part of the correlative conjunction ('depended not only on successfully treating...'). This maintains a parallel structure without introducing any grammatical errors.

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1
Analyze the sentence structure and identify the correlative conjunction pair.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also' to connect elements.
Correlative conjunctions must link grammatically parallel elements.
2
Identify the grammatical form of the first element linked by 'not only'.
The first element is 'on successfully treating wealthy patients and maintaining a clean laboratory', which consists of the preposition 'on' followed by two gerund phrases.
Understanding the first element's structure defines the required structure for the second parallel element.
3
Determine the correct parallel structure for the second element following 'but also'.
The second element must also begin with the preposition 'on' followed by a gerund phrase, resulting in 'on publishing scholarly treatises in Latin'.
This maintains the parallel prepositional structure ('depended not only on [gerunds]... but also on [gerund]').
4
Evaluate the options to ensure they do not introduce new grammatical errors.
The option containing 'this demonstrated' introduces an incorrect comma splice, while the option containing 'superior to their colleagues' creates an illogical comparison by comparing 'expertise' directly to 'colleagues'. The correct option maintains parallel structure without introducing other errors.
Evaluating all aspects of the options ensures the final choice is grammatically sound and correct.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that coordinate or correlative elements in a sentence share the same grammatical form.
Tahmini Süre:1m 15s
Soru 6Soru →

Arrange the following sentence parts in the correct order to construct a grammatically correct sentence that maintains parallel structure.

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The correct order of the sentence parts is: 'The orchestra conductor asked the musicians' followed by 'not only to tune their instruments carefully' and ending with 'but also to watch her baton closely during the performance.'
The correct sequence begins with the main clause and links two parallel infinitive phrases ('to tune' and 'to watch') using the correlative conjunction pair 'not only... but also'. This creates a balanced, grammatically parallel sentence structure.

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1
Identify the main independent clause that sets up the subject and the main verb.
The main clause is 'The orchestra conductor asked the musicians'.
A grammatically sound sentence must begin with its main subject and verb structure to establish context before introducing parallel requirements.
2
Locate the first part of the correlative conjunction pair.
The phrase starting with 'not only' ('not only to tune their instruments carefully') follows the main clause.
Correlative conjunctions function in a specific sequence; the phrase beginning with 'not only' must precede the phrase beginning with 'but also'.
3
Align the second correlative element to match the grammatical structure of the first element.
The phrase starting with 'but also' ('but also to watch her baton closely during the performance.') completes the sentence.
To maintain parallel structure, the infinitive phrase 'to watch' following 'but also' must mirror the infinitive phrase 'to tune' that follows 'not only'.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel Structure with Correlative Conjunctions
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 7Soru →

The following phrases describe the steps of a scientific research project. Arrange these phrases in the correct chronological order of the scientific method to form a grammatically correct sentence that maintains parallel structure:

'To complete the study, the researchers focused on...'

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The correct order of phrases to complete the sentence is: 'formulating the initial hypothesis,', followed by 'conducting the laboratory experiments,', and ending with 'and analyzing the final data.'
The correct sequence follows both the logical chronological order of the scientific method (hypothesis, then experiments, then analysis) and maintains parallel structure by using gerund phrases ('formulating...', 'conducting...', 'and analyzing...') to complete the prepositional phrase started by 'focused on'.

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1
Determine the logical sequence of events described by the steps of the scientific method.
Formulating a hypothesis must happen first, followed by conducting the experiments to test it, and finally analyzing the resulting data.
Establishing logical order is necessary to maintain the coherence and flow of the sentence.
2
Verify that all items in the list maintain parallel grammatical structure.
Each of the three items begins with a gerund ('formulating', 'conducting', and 'analyzing').
Parallel structure requires that all elements in a list or series share the same grammatical form to ensure clarity and balance.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that items in a series or list share the same grammatical form (e.g., all gerunds, all infinitives, or all prepositional phrases) to maintain stylistic balance and readability.
Soru 8Soru →

Arrange the following sentence fragments in the correct order to construct a grammatically correct sentence that maintains parallel structure.

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To successfully launch the new product, the marketing team must first conduct thorough consumer research, next design targeted advertising campaigns, and finally analyze the initial sales data.
The correct order places the introductory main clause first, establishing the modal verb 'must'. The subsequent action steps are arranged chronologically using 'first', 'next', and 'and finally'. Parallel structure is maintained because each of the three steps begins with a base form verb ('conduct', 'design', 'analyze') that correctly completes the auxiliary verb 'must'.

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1
Identify the introductory clause that establishes the grammatical framework of the sentence.
The fragment starting with 'To successfully launch...' contains the subject 'the marketing team' and the auxiliary verb 'must'.
This fragment must come first because the subsequent fragments contain base-form verbs that depend on 'must' to form a complete predicate.
2
Order the action fragments chronologically using the transition words.
The transitions 'first', 'next', and 'and finally' dictate a strict sequence of events: consumer research, followed by campaign design, and ending with sales analysis.
Chronological adverbs establish a logical progression of steps that cannot be reordered without creating logical contradictions.
3
Verify the parallel grammatical structure of the listed actions.
Each action fragment begins with a bare infinitive (base form) verb: 'conduct', 'design', and 'analyze'.
Parallelism requires all elements in a series to share the same grammatical form, especially when they all share a single helping verb like 'must'.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure in chronological lists of verbs following an auxiliary verb
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 9Soru →

The giant sequoia tree survives harsh wildfire seasons not only by producing a thick, fire-resistant bark but also it stores vast amounts of water in its fibrous wood.

Which choice best maintains the parallel structure of the sentence?

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Cevap: but also by storing

Cevap

but also by storing
The correct choice uses a prepositional gerund phrase ('but also by storing') that matches the grammatical structure of the first part of the correlative conjunction phrase ('not only by producing'). This maintains parallel structure in the sentence.

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1
Identify the parallel elements linked by the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also'.
The first element is the prepositional gerund phrase 'by producing a thick, fire-resistant bark'.
To maintain parallel structure, the second element must match this grammatical form.
2
Evaluate the underlined portion to check if it matches the grammatical structure of the first element.
The underlined portion 'but also it stores' contains a pronoun and a conjugated verb, which is not parallel to the prepositional gerund phrase 'by producing'.
This is a faulty parallelism error and must be corrected.
3
Review the answer choices to find the one that uses a prepositional gerund phrase after 'but also'.
The choice 'but also by storing' successfully uses 'by' followed by a gerund, perfectly matching 'by producing'.
This restores grammatical symmetry and satisfies the rule of parallel structure.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that coordinate elements in a sentence (especially those joined by correlative conjunctions like 'not only... but also') share the same grammatical form.
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 10Soru →

The following segments can be assembled to form a sentence about the qualities of a diplomat. Arrange the segments to show a progression of traits from tactical skill (negotiation), to strategic adaptability (shifting alliances), and finally to long-term foresight (resolving disputes). In what order should these segments be arranged to construct a grammatically correct sentence that maintains parallel structure?

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The correct order starts with the main independent clause introducing the envoy's traits, followed by the noun phrase for tactical negotiation ability, then the parallel noun phrase detailing willingness to adapt to shifting alliances, and concludes with the parallel noun phrase regarding wisdom to resolve disputes.
The correct order starts with the main independent clause, followed by the three parallel noun phrases in the specified logical order: 'the ability to negotiate...' (tactical skill), 'the willingness to adapt...' (strategic adaptability), and 'and the wisdom to resolve...' (foresight). The coordinating conjunction 'and' correctly signals the final item in the parallel sequence.

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1
Identify the main independent clause that establishes the subject and main verb of the sentence.
The segment beginning with 'The foreign ministry's report concluded...' is placed first.
This segment contains the main subject and the governing verb 'must possess', which requires direct objects to follow.
2
Identify the first parallel direct object based on the ordering criteria of tactical negotiation skill.
The segment 'the ability to negotiate complex treaties under intense pressure,' is placed second.
This matches the tactical skill requirement and begins the parallel list with the structure: noun ('ability') + infinitive phrase ('to negotiate...').
3
Identify the second parallel direct object based on the ordering criteria of strategic adaptability.
The segment 'the willingness to adapt to shifting political alliances at a moment's notice,' is placed third.
This matches the strategic adaptability requirement and maintains the parallel structure: noun ('willingness') + infinitive phrase ('to adapt...').
4
Identify the final parallel direct object that concludes the list.
The segment 'and the wisdom to resolve long-standing disputes through strategic compromise.' is placed fourth.
This matches the foresight requirement, maintains the parallel structure: noun ('wisdom') + infinitive phrase ('to resolve...'), and uses the coordinating conjunction 'and' to indicate the end of the series.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that coordinate elements in a series or list share the same grammatical form. In this sentence, the governing verb 'must possess' is followed by a parallel series of direct object noun phrases, each structured as 'the [noun] + [infinitive phrase] + [prepositional phrase]'.
Soru 11Soru →

When setting up a new saltwater aquarium, hobbyists must regularly monitor the water temperature, test the salinity levels, and performing frequent water changes to keep the fish healthy.

Which of the following is the best replacement for the underlined portion?

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Cevap: perform

Cevap

The correct answer is 'perform'.
The correct option is 'perform' because it is a base form verb that is grammatically parallel to the other verbs in the series, 'monitor' and 'test'. All three actions are governed by the modal verb 'must'.

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1
Identify the list of actions in the sentence and determine their grammatical structure.
The sentence lists three actions following the auxiliary verb 'must': 'monitor' and 'test'. Both are base form verbs (bare infinitives).
Parallel structure requires all elements in a list or series to share the same grammatical form.
2
Analyze the underlined word to see if it matches the established pattern.
The word 'performing' is a present participle, which does not match the base verb form of 'monitor' and 'test'.
Using a different verb form breaks the parallelism of the list.
3
Choose the option that matches the base verb form.
The base verb 'perform' completes the list parallelly: 'monitor', 'test', and 'perform'.
This maintains the grammatical consistency and correctness of the sentence.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure in lists of verbs
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Soru 12Soru →

Complete the sentence below to maintain parallel structure by typing the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

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To prepare for the marathon, Marcus planned on running five miles every morning, eating a balanced diet, and (sleep) for eight hours each night.
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sleeping
The correct answer is 'sleeping' because it matches the gerund form (-ing) of the other list elements: 'running' and 'eating'.

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1
Identify the items in the list to determine the grammatical pattern.
The sentence lists three actions that Marcus planned on doing: 'running five miles every morning,' 'eating a balanced diet,' and a third action involving sleep.
Parallel structure requires that items in a list or series follow the same grammatical form.
2
Analyze the grammatical form of the first two list items.
The first two items, 'running' and 'eating', are gerunds (verb forms ending in -ing).
Establishing the pattern of the existing items dictates the required form for the remaining item.
3
Convert the verb in parentheses to match the established pattern.
The verb 'sleep' must be changed to its gerund form, 'sleeping', to maintain parallel structure with 'running' and 'eating'.
This completes the parallel sequence in a grammatically consistent manner.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel Structure
Soru 13Soru →

The chief curator insisted that the museum's new exhibition must focus not only on highlighting the work of underrepresented regional artists but also it should display contemporary sculpture from international creators.

Which choice best maintains the parallel structure established in the sentence?

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Cevap: not only on highlighting the work of underrepresented regional artists but also on displaying

Cevap

not only on highlighting the work of underrepresented regional artists but also on displaying
The correct option maintains parallel structure by matching the prepositional gerund phrase 'on highlighting' with a corresponding prepositional gerund phrase 'on displaying' after the correlative conjunctions 'not only' and 'but also'.

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1
Identify the correlative conjunction structure and the elements being joined.
The sentence uses 'not only... but also' to join two descriptions of what the exhibition will focus on.
Parallel structure requires that items connected by correlative conjunctions share the same grammatical form.
2
Determine the grammatical form of the first element.
The first element is the prepositional phrase 'on highlighting the work of underrepresented regional artists', where 'highlighting' is a gerund.
Knowing the form of the first element determines the required form for the second element to achieve parallelism.
3
Evaluate the second element in the options to find the matching grammatical form.
The phrase 'on displaying contemporary sculpture' uses the same prepositional gerund phrase structure ('on' followed by a gerund).
Matching 'on highlighting' with 'on displaying' establishes correct parallel structure.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel Structure
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Soru 14Soru →

The board of trustees concluded that the ideal candidate for the museum directorship must possess not only a deep understanding of historical conservation techniques but also have a proven track record of successful fundraising.

Which choice best maintains the parallel structure of the sentence?

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Cevap: but also a proven track record

Cevap

The correct option is the one that provides a matching noun phrase after the correlative conjunction 'but also' to pair with the noun phrase after 'not only'.
The correct option maintains parallel structure by ensuring that both elements joined by the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also' are grammatically parallel. In the sentence, 'not only' is followed by the noun phrase 'a deep understanding of historical conservation techniques'. Therefore, 'but also' must be followed by a matching noun phrase, 'a proven track record of successful fundraising', allowing both noun phrases to function as direct objects of the verb 'possess'.

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1
Identify the correlative conjunction and the grammatical structure of the first element.
The correlative conjunction is 'not only... but also'. The first element following 'not only' is the noun phrase 'a deep understanding of historical conservation techniques'.
Parallel structure requires that elements joined by correlative conjunctions share the same grammatical form.
2
Analyze the underlined portion to determine if it matches this grammatical structure.
The underlined phrase 'but also have a proven track record' introduces a verb phrase starting with 'have', which is not parallel to the noun phrase following 'not only'.
Identifying the mismatch confirms that a correction is needed.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that uses a noun phrase following 'but also'.
The option containing 'but also a proven track record' provides a noun phrase, completing the parallel structure perfectly.
This alignment ensures the sentence is grammatically correct and balanced.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure with correlative conjunctions requires consistent grammatical forms following each part of the conjunction.
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Soru 15Soru →

To prepare for the deep-sea expedition, the marine biologists needed to calibrate their sonar equipment, test the water pressure chambers, and gathering core sediment samples. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion is correct?

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Cevap: gather

Cevap

gather
The correct option 'gather' maintains parallel structure in the sentence's infinitive list. The sentence establishes a series of actions that the biologists needed to perform: 'to calibrate...', '[to] test...', and '[to] gather...'. Using the base verb form matches the preceding verbs in the series.

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1
Identify the grammatical structure of the items in the list.
The list follows the infinitive marker 'to' and includes the base verbs 'calibrate' and 'test'.
Parallel structure requires that all items in a list share the same grammatical form.
2
Evaluate the underlined verb 'gathering' against the other items.
The verb 'gathering' is a gerund, which does not match the base verb forms 'calibrate' and 'test'.
A gerund cannot be parallel with base verbs in a simple infinitive series.
3
Select the option that matches the base verb form of the first two list items.
The option 'gather' is a base verb and perfectly completes the parallel sequence: to calibrate, [to] test, and [to] gather.
Using the base verb form restores grammatical parallelism to the sentence.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel Structure in Lists
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 16Soru →

Which form of the verb 'catalog' correctly completes the sentence to maintain parallel structure?

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During the excavation of the ancient ruins, the archaeologists spent their mornings uncovering pottery shards, mapping the layout of the foundation, and their discoveries in detailed logs.
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cataloging (or cataloguing)
To maintain parallel structure, the elements of a list must share the same grammatical form. In this sentence, the list consists of three actions: 'uncovering,' 'mapping,' and the blank. Since the first two actions are present participles (verbs ending in -ing), the final action must also be a present participle. The present participle form of the verb 'catalog' is 'cataloging' (or 'cataloguing').

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1
Identify the items in the list and analyze their grammatical structure.
The first two items in the series are 'uncovering pottery shards' and 'mapping the layout of the foundation.' Both of these begin with a present participle (a verb ending in -ing).
Parallel structure requires that all items in a list or series follow the same grammatical pattern.
2
Determine the necessary grammatical form for the final item in the list.
The final item must also begin with a present participle to match 'uncovering' and 'mapping.'
Using a different verb form would break the grammatical consistency of the list.
3
Convert the base verb 'catalog' into its present participle form.
The present participle form is 'cataloging' (or 'cataloguing' in British English).
This aligns the final verb with the established parallel pattern.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel Structure
Soru 17Soru →

Read the sentence below. What single word must be placed in the blank to ensure the sentence maintains a correct parallel structure?

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The economic report suggested that the country's recovery would depend not only on how quickly the central bank lowered interest rates but also on effectively the government implemented its fiscal stimulus package.
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how
To maintain parallel structure, the two clauses joined by the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also' must share the same grammatical form. The first clause, 'how quickly the central bank lowered interest rates', begins with the adverbial question word 'how' modifying 'quickly'. To match this structure, the second clause, which features the adverb 'effectively', must also begin with the word 'how' to form the parallel clause 'how effectively the government implemented its fiscal stimulus package'.

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1
Identify the correlative conjunction structure.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also...' to connect two parallel elements following the preposition 'on'.
Correlative conjunctions require the structures they connect to be grammatically parallel.
2
Analyze the grammatical structure of the first parallel element.
The phrase following 'not only on' is the noun clause 'how quickly the central bank lowered interest rates', which begins with the adverbial phrase 'how quickly'.
Understanding the exact grammatical form of the first element determines the required form of the second element.
3
Determine the necessary word to make the second element parallel.
The second element is 'but also on [blank] effectively the government implemented...', which contains the adverb 'effectively'. To match the 'how + adverb' pattern of 'how quickly', the blank must be filled with 'how'.
Using 'how' creates the parallel noun clause 'how effectively the government implemented its fiscal stimulus package', matching the structure of the first clause.

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Parallelism with Correlative Conjunctions and Dependent Noun Clauses
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 18Soru →

Fill in the blank in the sentence below with the correct form of the verb 'create' to ensure that the sentence maintains a parallel grammatical structure.

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The board of directors decided not only to increase the annual research budget but also a new oversight committee to monitor expenditures.
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to create
The correct answer is 'to create' because it matches the infinitive form of 'to increase' that directly follows the first part of the correlative conjunction ('not only'). Parallel structure requires that elements joined by 'not only... but also' have identical grammatical forms.

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1
Identify the correlative conjunction structure in the sentence.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction pair 'not only... but also' to link two actions.
Parallel structure dictates that elements connected by correlative conjunctions must share the same grammatical form.
2
Analyze the grammatical structure of the first linked element.
The phrase following 'not only' is 'to increase the annual research budget', which is an infinitive phrase.
Establishing the structure of the first element dictates the grammatical requirement for the second element.
3
Format the verb 'create' to match the grammatical structure of the first element.
To parallel the infinitive 'to increase', the verb 'create' must be written in its infinitive form: 'to create'.
Using the infinitive 'to create' balances the sentence and satisfies the parallel structure rule.

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Parallel Structure with Correlative Conjunctions
Soru 19Soru →

Arrange the sentence segments to construct a grammatically correct sentence that maintains parallel structure.

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The correct sequence is 'The software development team was responsible', followed by 'not only for designing the database', and ending with 'but also for testing the user interface.'
The correct sequence begins with the main clause 'The software development team was responsible', is followed by the first correlative element 'not only for designing the database', and concludes with the matching parallel element 'but also for testing the user interface.' This maintains parallel structure because both parts of the correlative conjunction ('not only' and 'but also') are followed by prepositional phrases starting with the preposition 'for' and a gerund ('designing' and 'testing').

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1
Identify the main independent clause that introduces the subject and predicate of the sentence.
'The software development team was responsible'
A grammatically complete sentence must begin with an independent clause containing a subject and a verb before introducing parallel list items.
2
Locate the first part of the correlative conjunction structure and its grammatical form.
'not only for designing the database'
The phrase 'not only' introduces the first element of the correlative pair, which is formatted as a prepositional phrase with a gerund ('for designing').
3
Identify the second part of the correlative structure that matches the grammatical form of the first element.
'but also for testing the user interface.'
To maintain parallel structure, 'but also' must be followed by a prepositional phrase with a gerund ('for testing') that matches the structure of the first element.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that correlative conjunctions (like 'not only... but also') connect grammatically identical elements, such as parallel prepositional gerund phrases.
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To evaluate the environmental impact of the new highway, the engineering firm measured local air quality, surveyed local wildlife populations, and they also analyzed runoff samples from nearby streams.

Which choice best maintains the parallel structure of the sentence?

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Cevap: analyzed runoff samples from nearby streams

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The correct choice is 'analyzed runoff samples from nearby streams', as it uses a past-tense verb phrase that is parallel to the preceding items in the series.
The correct choice, 'analyzed runoff samples from nearby streams', uses a simple past-tense verb followed by its direct object and a modifying prepositional phrase. This matches the grammatical structure of the first two items in the list ('measured local air quality' and 'surveyed local wildlife populations'), thereby maintaining parallel structure.

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1
Identify the items in the list or series within the sentence.
The list consists of three actions performed by the engineering firm: 'measured local air quality', 'surveyed local wildlife populations', and the underlined portion.
Recognizing the structure of the list establishes the pattern that must be maintained.
2
Analyze the grammatical structure of the first two items in the series.
Both 'measured local air quality' and 'surveyed local wildlife populations' are past-tense verb phrases (verb + direct object + prepositional modifier).
This establishes that the third item must also be a past-tense verb phrase to maintain parallel structure.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that maintains this past-tense verb phrase structure.
The choice 'analyzed runoff samples from nearby streams' matches this pattern exactly, while the other choices introduce pronouns, shifting verb forms, or comma splices.
Selecting the parallel structure ensures grammatical consistency and correctness.

Anahtar Kavram

Parallel structure requires that items in a series or list follow the same grammatical pattern (noun with noun, verb with verb, etc.) to ensure clarity and balance.
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