Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure

Question 1

Read through the passage, and decide whether each sentence is written in a parallel structure. If not, correct the sentence with a choice from the drop-down menu.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In the second sentence, ”As long as“ is the , while ”and“ is the .: subordinating conjunction; In the second sentence, ”As long as“ is the , while ”and“ is the .: coordinating conjunction

Question 2

”Today was my first time behind the wheel. My father was my instructor for the day, and he picked me up. We were reviewing road signs and practiced turn signals before we started . I turned on the engine while instructions were muttered by my father . I stepped on the gas, checked my mirror, and crept through the parking lot . That was enough for my first day!“

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Change to “my father muttered instructions.”

Question 3

”Today was my first time behind the wheel. My father was my instructor for the day, and he picked me up. We were reviewing road signs and practiced turn signals before we started . I turned on the engine while instructions were muttered by my father . I stepped on the gas, checked my mirror, and crept through the parking lot . That was enough for my first day!“

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Correct as is.

Question 4

Question 4

Revolt · Accepted Answer

My father, my instructor for the day, picked me up.

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