Answer to Question #189045 in English for Ralph

Question

Directions:    Review the following sentences for errors in parallel structure. Not all sentences are incorrect. If the sentence is correct, please write CORRECT on the space provided. Write INCORRECT if ideas are non-parallel, and then rewrite it.

 

1.     ______     My dog is not only friendly but he is also playful.

2.     ______     We can go to the park or out dancing.

3.     ______     Jeremy likes to read historical, realistic and speculative fiction.

4.     ______     Tell Michael I said he can either do homework now or later.

5.     ______     Buying a car is not a decision to take lightly nor be careless about.

Answer 1

1.     ____incorrect__     My dog is not only friendly but he is also playful. (My dog is not only friendly but also playful)

2.     __incorrect____     We can go to the park or out dancing. (We can go parking or out dancing.)

3.     __correct____     Jeremy likes to read historical, realistic and speculative fiction.

4.     ___correct___     Tell Michael I said he can either do homework now or later.

5.     __incorrect____     Buying a car is not a decision to take lightly nor be careless about. ( Buying a car is not a decision to take lightly or be careless about)