Correlative conjunctions can make or break the parallel structure of your sentences. Read more about correlative conjunctions, and then test your ability with our quiz.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which sentence places correlative conjunctions logically to create parallel structure?
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Answer: a.
Explanation: In answer a, both and and introduce the parallel elements the concept and the execution. The placement of both in answer b creates nonparallel elements, by the concept and the execution.
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Answer: a.
Explanation: In answer a, both and and introduce the parallel elements the concept and the execution. The placement of both in answer b creates nonparallel elements, by the concept and the execution.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which sentence places correlative conjunctions logically to create parallel structure?
Correct
Answer: b.
Explanation: In answer a, conducted on set and in the studio are not parallel. The correct placement of either in answer b makes the elements on set and in the studio parallel.
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Answer: b.
Explanation: In answer a, conducted on set and in the studio are not parallel. The correct placement of either in answer b makes the elements on set and in the studio parallel.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which sentence places correlative conjunctions logically to create parallel structure?
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Answer: b.
Explanation: The placement of both in answer a creates nonparallel elements, was relieved . . . and exasperated. . . . In answer b, both and and introduce the parallel elements relieved . . . and exasperated. . . .
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Answer: b.
Explanation: The placement of both in answer a creates nonparallel elements, was relieved . . . and exasperated. . . . In answer b, both and and introduce the parallel elements relieved . . . and exasperated. . . .
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which sentence places correlative conjunctions logically to create parallel structure?
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Answer: b.
Explanation: The placement of not only in answer a creates nonparallel elements, to demonstrate . . . and its surprising relevance. . . . The correct placement in answer b shows the two parallel elements, the work’s unprecedented influence . . . and its surprising relevance . . . , that the authors aim to demonstrate.
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Answer: b.
Explanation: The placement of not only in answer a creates nonparallel elements, to demonstrate . . . and its surprising relevance. . . . The correct placement in answer b shows the two parallel elements, the work’s unprecedented influence . . . and its surprising relevance . . . , that the authors aim to demonstrate.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which sentence places correlative conjunctions logically to create parallel structure?
Correct
Answer: a.
Explanation: In answer a, either and or introduce the parallel constructions by shifting the placement. . . and by adapting the sentence elements. . . . Answer b could be made parallel by taking the second option described in the sentence: removing by from the second element would create the two parallel constructions shifting the placement . . . and adapting the sentence elements. . . .
Incorrect
Answer: a.
Explanation: In answer a, either and or introduce the parallel constructions by shifting the placement. . . and by adapting the sentence elements. . . . Answer b could be made parallel by taking the second option described in the sentence: removing by from the second element would create the two parallel constructions shifting the placement . . . and adapting the sentence elements. . . .