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Parallel Structure

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In his study of the dwarf planet Ceres, planetary scientist Dr. Hiroshi Sato argues that the bright sodium carbonate deposits in Occator Crater are not merely static geological features. Instead, Sato suggests that these salt deposits serve as critical clues for researchers, functioning as indicators of cryovolcanic activity, remnants of a subsurface ocean, and ________

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Cevap: signals of geothermal warming.

Cevap

signals of geothermal warming.
The sentence contains a list of functions served by the salt deposits: 'indicators of cryovolcanic activity,' 'remnants of a subsurface ocean,' and the final item. The first two items are plural noun phrases post-modified by prepositional phrases. To maintain parallel structure, the final item must also be a plural noun phrase of the same pattern. The phrase 'signals of geothermal warming' perfectly satisfies this structural requirement.

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1
Analyze the sentence to identify the list of items and their grammatical structure.
The text lists three features that the salt deposits function as: 'indicators of cryovolcanic activity,' 'remnants of a subsurface ocean,' and a blank space.
Parallel structure dictates that all items in a list must be in the same grammatical form.
2
Determine the grammatical form of the first two list items.
Both 'indicators of cryovolcanic activity' and 'remnants of a subsurface ocean' are plural noun phrases structured as a plural noun followed by a prepositional phrase starting with 'of'.
Establishing the shared structure of the existing list items determines the form the final item must take.
3
Test the options to find the one that maintains this exact plural noun phrase structure.
The phrase 'signals of geothermal warming' is a plural noun phrase with a matching structure. The other options form clauses, infinitives, or participles.
Selecting the option that matches the plural noun phrase structure preserves the sentence's grammatical parallelism.

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Parallel Structure
Soru 22Soru →

The passage below discusses desert survival adaptations. Which word completes the passage so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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In a 2025 study of desert survival adaptations in the Sahara, botanist Dr. Elena Vance observed that the resilient *Welwitschia mirabilis* plant successfully conserves water under extreme conditions. According to Vance, the species maintains hydration not only by closing its stomata during peak daytime heat hours but also by moisture from morning fog that rolls in from the Atlantic coast.
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A gerund (a verb ending in -ing, such as 'absorbing' or 'harvesting') that completes the parallel construction established by the gerund 'closing'.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also' to connect two parallel actions. The first action is introduced as 'by closing its stomata...', where 'closing' is a gerund. To maintain parallel structure, the second action must also be a gerund (a verb ending in -ing). Thus, a word like 'absorbing' or 'harvesting' correctly completes the parallel series.

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1
Identify the coordinating elements in the sentence.
The sentence utilizes the correlative conjunction structure 'not only by... but also by...'.
Correlative conjunctions require the phrases they connect to be grammatically parallel.
2
Analyze the grammatical form of the first element in the parallel structure.
The first element is the gerund phrase 'closing its stomata'.
Knowing the form of the first element determines the required form for the second element to achieve parallelism.
3
Select a word for the blank that matches the form of the first element.
The blank must be filled with a gerund (an -ing verb) such as 'absorbing', 'harvesting', or 'collecting'.
Using a gerund maintains parallel structure, conforming to the conventions of Standard English.

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Parallel Structure with Correlative Conjunctions
Soru 23Soru →

The passage below discusses prehistoric cave paintings in western Europe. Which word or phrase completes the passage so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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In his study of prehistoric cave paintings in western Europe, archaeologist Dr. Liam Torres argues that these ancient artworks served a dual purpose in early human societies. According to Torres, the detailed illustrations of animals were designed not only to document successful hunting strategies to convey complex spiritual narratives to subsequent generations.
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Cevap

but also
The phrase 'but also' correctly completes the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also', which connects the two parallel infinitive phrases 'to document' and 'to convey'.

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1
Identify the correlative conjunction pattern in the sentence.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction 'not only' to introduce the first parallel element ('to document successful hunting strategies').
Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to link parallel elements.
2
Determine the coordinating partner for 'not only' and verify parallelism.
The partner for 'not only' is 'but also'. Placing 'but also' in the blank links 'to document...' with 'to convey...', maintaining parallel infinitive phrases.
Using 'but also' completes the coordinate pair and ensures that both parts of the sentence have the same grammatical form.

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Parallel structure with correlative conjunctions requires matching grammatical elements and correct conjunction pairs.
Soru 24Soru →

In a study of forest ecosystems, ecologist Dr. Suzanne Simard observed that Douglas fir trees utilize underground mycorrhizal networks to interact with one another. According to Simard, these fungal networks allow the trees not only to share essential carbon with neighboring seedlings but also ________ during periods of drought.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Cevap: to transport water to shallower roots

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to transport water to shallower roots
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also...' to join two parallel elements describing what the fungal networks allow the trees to do. The first element, following 'not only', is the infinitive phrase 'to share essential carbon with neighboring seedlings'. To maintain parallel structure, the second element, following 'but also', must also be an infinitive phrase. The phrase 'to transport water to shallower roots' completes the parallel structure perfectly.

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1
Identify the grammatical construction used to connect ideas in the sentence.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction structure 'not only [X] but also [Y]'.
Recognizing the structure helps determine that the elements [X] and [Y] must share the same grammatical form.
2
Analyze the grammatical form of the first element in the correlative pair.
The phrase following 'not only' is 'to share essential carbon with neighboring seedlings', which is an infinitive phrase starting with 'to'.
This establishes the parallel structure that the second element must match.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that matches this infinitive phrase structure.
The phrase 'to transport water to shallower roots' is also an infinitive phrase starting with 'to', maintaining perfect parallelism.
Selecting this option ensures the sentence conforms to Standard English parallel structure conventions.

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Parallel structure with correlative conjunctions (not only... but also...)
Soru 25Soru →

In a study of the migratory monarch butterfly (*Danaus plexippus*), entomologist Dr. Sarah Carter determined that navigating thousands of miles requires not only sensing the Earth's magnetic field but also utilizing the position of the Sun. According to Carter, the butterflies integrate these cues to maintain a consistent heading, ensuring they can locate their overwintering sites, survive harsh weather conditions, and _______

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Cevap: establish new colonies in the spring

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establish new colonies in the spring
The correct choice uses the base verb form 'establish' to match the base verbs 'locate' and 'survive'. The auxiliary verb 'can' governs all three items in the list: they can 'locate', 'survive', and 'establish'. Using any other verb form disrupts this parallel structure.

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1
Identify the list of items in the sentence that must be parallel.
The list follows the phrase 'ensuring they can' and includes 'locate their overwintering sites' and 'survive harsh weather conditions'.
Recognizing the structure of the list is essential to determining the grammatical form needed for the final item.
2
Analyze the grammatical structure of the existing list items.
'locate' and 'survive' are both base form verbs that follow the modal auxiliary verb 'can'.
To maintain parallel structure, the final item in the list must also begin with a base form verb.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that matches the base verb structure.
The phrase starting with 'establish' is the only option that uses the base form of the verb, completing the parallel sequence: 'locate...', 'survive...', and 'establish...'.
This maintains the grammatical consistency required by the conventions of Standard English.

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Parallel Structure
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Soru 26Soru →

The passage below discusses a laboratory setup used to study marine organisms. Which verb completes the sentence so that it conforms to the conventions of parallel structure?

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To investigate the ecological consequences of rising ocean acidity, marine biologist Dr. Leo Vance developed a specialized aquarium system. In experiments simulating future atmospheric conditions, this advanced apparatus dynamically adjusts carbon dioxide levels in the water, monitors subtle changes in shell calcification, and the swimming patterns of larval oysters over several weeks.
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Any third-person singular present-tense verb that logically fits the context (such as 'tracks', 'records', 'measures', 'observes', 'analyzes', or 'evaluates').
The sentence contains a list of three actions performed by 'this advanced apparatus': 'adjusts,' 'monitors,' and the blank verb. To maintain parallel structure, the blank must contain a verb in the third-person singular present tense (e.g., 'tracks' or 'records') to match the preceding verbs.

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1
Identify the parallel elements in the sentence.
The sentence lists three parallel actions performed by the subject 'this advanced apparatus': 'adjusts,' 'monitors,' and the verb in the blank.
To maintain parallel structure, items in a list must share the same grammatical form.
2
Determine the grammatical form of the existing verbs.
Both 'adjusts' and 'monitors' are third-person singular verbs in the present tense.
The final verb in the list must match this grammatical form to be parallel.
3
Select a present-tense, third-person singular verb that fits the context.
Verbs like 'tracks', 'records', or 'observes' fit the context of monitoring larval behavior and match the grammatical pattern.
This satisfies the requirement for parallel structure.

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Parallel Structure
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Soru 27Soru →

In a study of cognitive processing and memory consolidation, psychologist Dr. Elena Rostova analyzed how sleep deprivation affects learning outcomes. Her research concluded that a full night of sleep not only strengthens the neural connections formed during the day but also ______

Which choice completes the passage so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Cevap: integrates new information with existing knowledge

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integrates new information with existing knowledge
The correct answer completes the passage with the present-tense verb 'integrates', which is parallel to the present-tense verb 'strengthens' that follows 'not only'.

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1
Identify the grammatical structure of the sentence.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also...', with the first part followed by the singular, present-tense verb 'strengthens'.
This establishes that the second part of the conjunction must also be followed by a singular, present-tense verb to maintain parallel structure.
2
Evaluate the grammatical form of each answer choice.
Only one choice uses a singular, present-tense verb ('integrates') to complete the parallel structure.
This maintains grammatical consistency across both parts of the correlative conjunction.

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Parallel Structure
Soru 28Soru →

The passage below is from an essay about ancient Roman engineering. Which form of the verb 'remove' completes the passage so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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In his analysis of ancient Roman infrastructure, historian Marcus Vance argues that aqueducts were designed not only to transport freshwater to growing cities but also to waste from public baths. These stone channels represented a major leap in civil engineering, vastly transforming urban sanitation and improving public health across the empire.
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remove
The sentence employs the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also...' to connect two actions. The first action is expressed using the infinitive construction 'to transport'. To maintain parallel structure, the second action must also use an infinitive construction. Because the word 'to' precedes the blank in the sentence ('but also to {{blank_1}}'), the blank must be filled with the base verb 'remove' to form the parallel infinitive 'to remove'.

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1
Identify the grammatical construction linking the elements in the sentence.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction 'not only... but also...' to link two parallel actions.
Correlative conjunctions require the phrases they connect to be grammatically parallel.
2
Determine the grammatical form of the first element in the parallel construction.
The first element is the infinitive phrase 'to transport freshwater'.
This establishes that the second element must also use an infinitive verb form.
3
Select the form of the verb 'remove' that completes the second infinitive phrase parallel to 'to transport'.
Since the preposition 'to' is already present before the blank ('but also to {{blank_1}}'), the blank must be completed with the base form of the verb: 'remove'.
This creates the parallel construction 'not only to transport... but also to remove...'.

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Parallel Structure with Correlative Conjunctions
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Soru 29Soru →

The passage below discusses the tool-use behavior of New Caledonian crows. Which word completes the passage so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English parallel structure?

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Researchers studying the New Caledonian crow (*Corvus moneduloides*) have observed that these intelligent birds are highly skilled at crafting tools to retrieve food from hard-to-reach crevices in their environment. In laboratory settings, the crows demonstrate remarkable cognitive flexibility: they shave the barbed edges of pandanus leaves, shape the twigs of local trees, and metal wires into functional hooks.
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bend (or another grammatically parallel base verb like 'twist' or 'mold')
To maintain parallel structure in a list, all items must share the same grammatical form. The list consists of three actions performed by the crows: 'they shave...', 'shape...', and 'and [verb]...'. Since 'shave' and 'shape' are base/present-tense plural verbs, the blank must be completed by a parallel present-tense base verb, such as 'bend', 'twist', or 'mold'.

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1
Identify the structure of the sentence containing the blank. The sentence features a list of actions performed by the crows: 'they shave...', 'shape...', and 'and [blank]...'.
A parallel list structure is identified.
Understanding the sentence structure helps locate the elements that need to be parallel.
2
Determine the grammatical form of the existing list items ('shave' and 'shape').
Both 'shave' and 'shape' are base-form, present-tense plural verbs that agree with the subject 'they'.
The correct answer must match this grammatical form to maintain parallelism.
3
Choose a verb that completes the list in the same grammatical form.
A base verb such as 'bend', 'twist', or 'mold' is selected.
This completes the parallel series grammatically.

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Parallel Structure
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Before the completion of the transcontinental telegraph line in 1861, sending a message across North America took weeks by mail carrier. To build this new network, labor crews faced not only the daunting task of transporting thousands of heavy wooden poles across rugged mountain ranges but also __________.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

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Cevap: the constant difficulty of stringing copper wire over vast, arid plains.

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the constant difficulty of stringing copper wire over vast, arid plains.
The sentence uses the correlative conjunction pair 'not only... but also...' to link two challenges faced by the labor crews. The first challenge is phrased as a noun phrase: 'the daunting task of transporting thousands of heavy wooden poles across rugged mountain ranges.' To maintain parallel structure, the second challenge must also be structured as a noun phrase. The option stating 'the constant difficulty of stringing copper wire over vast, arid plains' matches this structure perfectly by using a noun modified by an adjective and followed by a prepositional phrase starting with 'of'.

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1
Identify the grammatical structure of the sentence.
The sentence contains the correlative conjunctions 'not only... but also...', which require parallel grammatical structures on either side.
Correlative conjunctions must link grammatically identical elements to maintain parallel structure.
2
Analyze the grammatical structure of the first element linked by 'not only'.
The phrase 'the daunting task of transporting...' is a noun phrase led by the noun 'task'.
Determining the grammatical category of the first element dictates the category needed for the second element.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that matches this noun phrase structure.
The phrase 'the constant difficulty of stringing...' is a noun phrase led by the noun 'difficulty', matching the pattern of the first element.
Selecting the matching noun phrase structure completes the parallel comparison in accordance with standard English conventions.

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Parallel Structure
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