Question 1

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-Some software programs convert written text into speech so that blind workers can hear it. Other products convert speech into written text so that _______________.

Accepted Answer

The first part of the sentence is talking about how software can help blind workers by converting written text into speech that they can hear. The second part of the sentence should parallel the first part, and therefore the best choice is to say that other software products can help deaf workers by converting speech into written text that they can read. Choice B is not parallel or grammatically correct.

Question 2

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Almost every major city in the world has a subway system. Underground trains speed through complex networks of tunnels and __________ millions of passengers every day.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is in present tense ("has a subway system"), so the verb in the second sentence should also be in present tense for consistency. "Carry" is the present tense verb that agrees with "speed" in the sentence, while "carried" is past tense and does not match.

Question 3

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Some subway systems are famous for their artwork. With paintings and walls of precious marble, many Moscow subway stations ___________ like museums.

Accepted Answer

The first sentence is in the present tense, so the second sentence should also use present tense to maintain consistency. Therefore, "look" is correct.

Question 4

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-New technology is helping people with disabilities enter the workforce in record numbers. With the latest products, blind workers can see a computer screen, and deaf workers can _________ a telephone call.

Accepted Answer

The first blank uses the modal verb "can," indicating ability, and the second blank requires a verb that parallels "see" in the previous sentence. Therefore, "hear" is the correct choice. "Be hearing" is not a correct phrase in this context.

Question 5

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-With colorful designs and all kinds of special effects, subway stations from Montreal to Tokyo ____________modern art galleries.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is referring to the present situation, so the verb should be in present tense. "Resemble" is the correct present tense verb. The sentence is free of parallelism errors.

Question 6

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Several stations in Stockholm, Sweden, ____________ like elegant caverns because of granite carvings and rock in its natural state.

Accepted Answer

The present tense "seem" is consistent with the rest of the paragraph, and there is no error in parallel structure.

Question 7

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Subway systems sometimes differ because of their locations. In Mexico City, for example, subway cars ___________through suspended tunnels capable of absorbing earthquake shocks.

Accepted Answer

The first sentence is in present tense, so the verb in the second sentence should also be in present tense. "Travel" is the correct present tense form of the verb. There are no errors of faulty parallelism in this paragraph.

Question 8

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system __________ several miles of track under San Francisco Bay.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is in present tense, so "includes" is the correct verb form.

Question 9

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-Assistive technology will also benefit the country's aging workforce. Experts estimate that nearly two-thirds of the population will eventually suffer partial or ______________.

Accepted Answer

Using "it may be" in option A creates an inconsistent structure and reduces parallelism with the direct and clear option B. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 10

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-Some computers display information in Braille for blind people or _____________ for those with vision problems.

Accepted Answer

The first blank uses the preposition "in," indicating that the device is displaying the information in a specific format. Therefore, the correct phrase is "in large print." The second option, "the print is extremely large," is not a grammatically correct option for completing the sentence.

Question 11

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-Glaucoma and ______________ will threaten vision.

Accepted Answer

The first part of the sentence uses a noun, "glaucoma," to describe the condition that threatens vision. Therefore, the second part should also use a noun to maintain parallelism. "Cataracts" is the correct noun choice. "Getting cataracts" is not parallel with "glaucoma," and it also adds unnecessary verbiage to the sentence.

Question 12

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-The laser sets off commands for the computer to follow. Users need only keep their head still and __________.

Accepted Answer

The sentence structure is parallel in the beginning, "users need only keep their head still and _________." This means that the missing phrase should also be in parallel structure. Therefore, we need a verb to follow "and." "Control" is the correct verb form and matches the tense of "keep." "Controlling" would shift the verb tense and disrupt the parallel structure.

Question 13

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-Pitney Bowes, Toshiba, Apple Computer, and other companies are creating a workforce revolution with "assistive technology." For example, if workers cannot move their arms or legs, _________ can use an eye-gaze program.

Accepted Answer

The sentence should maintain a consistent third-person perspective, so "they" is the correct choice to refer to the workers.

Question 14

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-In Hong Kong, the world's first completely air-conditioned subway system __________ relief from extremely hot and humid outdoor temperatures.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is discussing a present state of the subway system, so the present tense "offers" is more appropriate than the past tense "offered." There are no errors related to parallelism.

Question 15

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-People who cannot speak can talk to others. People can operate a computer even if ________ fingers cannot type.

Accepted Answer

The first sentence uses "people" as the subject, which is a plural noun, and "others" as the object, also a plural noun. Therefore, the second sentence should use a plural possessive pronoun to maintain consistency. "Their" is the correct choice, as it agrees in number and person with the subject of the sentence.

Question 16

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Subways, therefore, __________ more than provide an efficient means of public transportation. They are creative solutions to special problems as well as expressions of art and culture.

Accepted Answer

The first sentence is in present tense ("Subways"), so the second sentence also needs to be in present tense. Therefore, "do" is the correct choice. There are no errors in parallelism.

Question 17

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Cities like San Francisco, of course, __________ the definition of subway to cover underwater as well as underground transportation.

Accepted Answer

The inconsistent tense error is present. The first part of the sentence is in the present tense ("Cities like San Francisco"), so the verb that follows should also be in the present tense.

Question 18

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Residents of Haifa, Israel, use an unusually short, straight subway that ________up and down inside a mountain.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is in present tense ("use"), so the verb "runs" should also be in present tense to maintain consistency.

Question 19

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-The train ____________ people from Haifa's lower port city up--a thousand feet--to the upper residential city.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is describing a general fact or a habitual action, so the present tense "brings" is appropriate.

Question 20

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism.
-They can direct a laser beam to points on _____________ computer screen just by looking at control keys.

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is "they," so the possessive pronoun that should be used is "their" to maintain consistency in person. "Your" would be incorrect because it switches the subject of the sentence to the second person.

Quiz 28: Parallelism

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -Almost every major city in the world has a subway system. Underground trains speed through complex networks of tunnels and __________ millions of passengers every day.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -Some subway systems are famous for their artwork. With paintings and walls of precious marble, many Moscow subway stations ___________ like museums.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -With colorful designs and all kinds of special effects, subway stations from Montreal to Tokyo ____________modern art galleries.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -Several stations in Stockholm, Sweden, ____________ like elegant caverns because of granite carvings and rock in its natural state.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -Subway systems sometimes differ because of their locations. In Mexico City, for example, subway cars ___________through suspended tunnels capable of absorbing earthquake shocks.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system __________ several miles of track under San Francisco Bay.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism. -Some computers display information in Braille for blind people or _____________ for those with vision problems.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism. -Glaucoma and ______________ will threaten vision.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism. -The laser sets off commands for the computer to follow. Users need only keep their head still and __________.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -In Hong Kong, the world's first completely air-conditioned subway system __________ relief from extremely hot and humid outdoor temperatures.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism. -People who cannot speak can talk to others. People can operate a computer even if ________ fingers cannot type.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -Subways, therefore, __________ more than provide an efficient means of public transportation. They are creative solutions to special problems as well as expressions of art and culture.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -Cities like San Francisco, of course, __________ the definition of subway to cover underwater as well as underground transportation.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -Residents of Haifa, Israel, use an unusually short, straight subway that ________up and down inside a mountain.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank. -The train ____________ people from Haifa's lower port city up--a thousand feet--to the upper residential city.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word or phrase for each blank to ensure consistent person and parallelism. -They can direct a laser beam to points on _____________ computer screen just by looking at control keys.