23 Parallelism worksheet
Rewrite each of the following examples to correct faulty parallelism. Try to leave items in lists, so you are correcting parallelism, not eliminating it:
- The town was small, quiet, and the atmosphere was peaceful.
- Her lost assignment is in her closet, on the floor, and the clothes are hiding it.
- One clerk polished the antique spoons; they were placed into the display case by the other clerk.
- My favorite armchair is lumpy, worn out, and has dirt spots everywhere.
- She enjoys reading novels, studying the flute, and also sews her own clothes.
- He admires teachers who make the classroom an exciting place and willingly explaining material more than once.
- The exam was challenging, long, and it showed a creative imagination.
- Many people in developing countries suffer because the countries lack sufficient housing to accommodate them, sufficient food to feed them, and their health-care facilities are inadequate.
- Eat, drink, and let us be merry.
- I came; I saw; the enemy was conquered.