Parallel Structure 2

Instructions: Edit the sentences below for parallel structure. For example:

Incorrect: Jeff informed managers of the date and would like us to respond by Friday.
Corrected: Jeff informed managers of the date, and he asked for responses by Friday.

1. Margarite prefers that meetings begin on time, the focus stays on the agenda, and they end on time as well.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
Margarite prefers that meetings begin on time, that they focus on the agenda, and that they end on time.

2. The report covered employee benefits, and changes in corporate policy were suggested.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
The report covered employee benefits, and it suggested changes in corporate policy.

3. Expense reports must be current, and information should be complete and accurate.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
Expense reports must be current, complete, and accurate.

4. Company outings encourage social networks, and camaraderie is created.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
Company outings encourage social networks, and they create camaraderie.

5. The new president will provide an enlightened corporate vision, fiscal responsibility will be encouraged, and promotions will be made from within.

Your Answer:

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The new president will provide an enlightened corporate vision, encourage fiscal responsibility, and promote from within.

6. Our company will both save you time and money.

Your Answer:

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Our company will save you both time and money.

7. Martha applied both for the job and got it.

Your Answer:

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Martha both applied for the job and got it.

8. Phillip will either assist the manager or he will not.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
Either Phillip will assist the manager or he will not.

9. The solution makes not only sense but also saves resources.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
The solution not only makes sense but also saves resources.

10. Neither my new car has a warranty nor does it run well.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
My new car neither has a warranty nor runs well.