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Parallel Structure 1034

Sample/ suggested answers

Exercise 1
1. We must either raise revenues or reduce expenses.
2. Stoics deny the importance of such things as wealth, good looks, and a good
reputation.
3. In his farewell address to the army, the general praised his soldiers for their
unsurpassed courage and thanked them for their unwavering devotion.
4. The crowd that had gathered outside the court was loud and angry.
5. The police have a duty to serve the community, safeguard lives and property,
protect the innocent against deception, and respect the constitutional rights of
all.
6. Sir Humphry Davy, the celebrated English chemist, was an excellent literary
critic as well as a great scientist.
7. The Johnsons were cheerful, knowledgeable, and generous traveling
companions.
8. The delegates spent the day arguing with one another rather than working
together to find common solutions.
9. My sister's promotion means that she will be moving to another state and
taking the children with her.
10. A company is responsible not only to its shareholders but also to its
customers and employees.
11. Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and
walking.
12. Consuming too much of a fat-soluble vitamin can be as harmful as not
consuming enough.
13. The gyrocompass not only points to true north at all times but is unaffected by
external magnetic fields.
14. Everything that could make a sound was either removed or taped down.
15. If you hire a contractor to make home improvements, follow these
recommendations:
Find out if the contractor belongs to a trade association.
Obtain estimates in writing.
Ask for references.

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Make sure that the contractor is insured.

Avoid contractors who ask for cash to dodge paying taxes.

16. The new instructor was both enthusiastic and demanding.

17. Annie's dress was old, faded, and wrinkled.
18. By the time she was two, the child was not only active but also wellcoordinated.
19. It is a truism that to give is more rewarding than to get.
20. A battery powered by aluminum is simple to design, clean to run, and
inexpensive to produce.
Exercise 2

1. The President said hello to the people, met with key consultants, gave a
speech, and then took a nap.

2. He wanted to consolidate spending, to reorganize committees, and to ratify

new bills.

3. Lady Gaga is a national star, pop singer, and MTV guest star.

4. Chuck Norris has counted to infinity twice, has beaten 100 ninjas at once, and
has killed enemies with a sneeze.

5. Gabrielle loves reading, writing, shopping, and sleeping.

6. Several actions can be addictive: drinking, smoking, shopping, eating.

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7. After assuring us he was sober, George got in his truck, forgot to wear his
seatbelt, drove through the neighbours yard, and hit their mailbox.

8. At SUN-U, vandalism can result in the suspension or even expulsion from

university.

9. When Shelly met Sam, she didnt like how he sounded, how he behaved, or
how he walked into the room.

10. Eric went to the movies to see his best friend, girlfriend, and the new Tom
Cruise movie.
Or
Eric went to watch the new Tom Cruise movie with his girlfriend and his best
friend.