Question

Identify the sentences with correct parallel structure. Check all that apply.

The receptionist seems to enjoy filing, answering the phones, and to greet new guests.

Hanging out by the copy machine, congregating by the water cooler, and visiting in the hallways are forbidden at headquarters.

At the end of the quarter, the CFO makes it his priority to visit each branch, review quarterly reports, and report to the board on quarterly performance.

Over the last few months, our organization has filled three new positions: the auditor in accounting, the benefits specialist in HR, and the data-entry clerk in records.

At the company picnic lunch, items will include potato salad, hot dogs, watermelons, and chips.

Answer 1

Below are the sentences with correct parallel structure:

1. Hanging out by the copy machine, congregating by the water cooler, and visiting in the hallways are forbidden at headquarters.: The use of "ing" is consistent in all the connected phrases, hence it is an example of correct parallel structure.

2. Over the last few months, our organization has filled three new positions: the auditor in accounting, the benefits specialist in HR, and the data-entry clerk in records.: This is also an example of correct parallel structure since use of "the" article is consistent in all the connected phrases.

3. At the company picnic lunch, items will include potato salad, hot dogs, watermelons, and chips.: This is also an example of correct parallel structure since all the items are listed consistently without the use of any other article, hence parallel structure is achieved.