Correcting Parallel Structure Errors

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SAT Writing › Correcting Parallel Structure Errors

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

The scholarship allowed Mickey to travel all the way to France and staying in a five-star hotel.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Scientists have determined that the risk factors for cardiovascular disease include family history, poor diet, and having an excess of stress.

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Many drug consumers feel that generic medicine can be as effective as, if not more effective, as some of the brand names.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

The woman was an active girl who liked playing with toys and to run in parks.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Public education, health care, and the constructing of new roadways are all areas that we desperately need to fund.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Artistic ability is an inborn skill, but always needs to be developed to become a truly great artist.

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The rejection of classical art was disturbing to neither pundits and laymen.

Which option best improves the underlined section of this sentence?

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Neither antibiotics nor the use of disinfectants helped slow the spread of the disease.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

My mother has always been amazing at cutting, sewing, and the design of clothing.

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Alexander held his intelligence in high regard, and so he believed that his grades should be higher than the other students in the class.

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