Underline the parallel structures in each of the following sentences.

1. We went shopping for a watch, a bracelet, and some earrings.
2. He went to find his boots, socks, and shirt.
3. I filled up my car with gas, washed the windshields, and changed the oil.
4. They ran into Ellen, Frank, and the twins.
5. Laurel and Chandler found a penny, two quarters, and a dime.


1. a watch, a bracelet, and some earrings;
2. boots, socks, and shirt;
3. filled up my car with gas, washed the windshields, and changed the oil;
4. Ellen, Frank, and the twins;
5. a penny, two quarters, and a dime

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Select the letter of the correct word for each sentence

Joe (passed, past) the supermarket but forgot to pick up the groceries. A) passed B) past

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John and his friends from high school decided to take a month-long camping trip across the country last August. Because they had finished college and were moving to different parts of the country. Amazingly, John’s '72 Cutlass made the trip safely.

Edit the passages for comma splices, sentence fragments, and run-ons only. Each entry may have more than one error.

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Which of the following issues might be important to consider when profiling your readers’ needs, values, and attitudes?

a. readers’ professional experience b. readers’ educational level c. readers’ family situation d. a and b

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