Parallelism in sentence structure means using the same grammatical form for items in a list or series. This creates balance and readability. In the given options, the correct sentence must maintain a consistent grammatical pattern for the activities listed after "She likes." "She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes" (C) is correctly parallel because all three activities are presented as gerunds (verb + -ing acting as a noun). This consistency makes the sentence grammatically sound. Let's analyze the incorrect options: "She likes hiking, to swim, and riding bikes" (A) mixes a gerund, an infinitive, and another gerund. "She likes to hike, swimming, and rides bikes" (B) mixes an infinitive, a gerund, and a simple present verb. "She likes hiking, to swim, and to ride" (D) mixes a gerund with two infinitives. Only option C maintains perfect parallel structure.
April 12, 2026 · English Grammar MCQs
Sentence Structuring ; Which sentence is correctly parallel?
Correct Answer:
C. She likes hiking, swimming, and riding bikes.
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A.
Trepidation: Confident
B.
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C.
Gloomy: Morose
D.
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Correct answer is:
C. Gloomy: Morose
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The Antonym of Provoke is?
A.
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B.
Allay
C.
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D.
All of these (Soothe, Allay, Pacify)
Correct answer is:
D. All of these (Soothe, Allay, Pacify)
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A.
Called of
B.
Called at
C.
Called in
D.
Called off
Correct answer is:
D. Called off
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I am shy _____ my teacher.
A.
A. with
B.
B. from
C.
C. of
D.
D. to
Correct answer is:
C. C. of
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The principal along with teachers __________ attending the meeting.
A.
are
B.
were
C.
is
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have
Correct answer is:
C. is
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Convert to Indirect Speech: My father said to me, 'Do not ride in the rain.'
A.
My father said to me to not ride in the rain.
B.
My father advised me not to ride in the rain.
C.
My father told me that do not ride in rain.
D.
My father requested me to ride in the rain.
Correct answer is:
B. My father advised me not to ride in the rain.
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