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TOPIC: PARALLEL STRUCTURE 2
Rewrite the following sentences so that they have parallel structure:
ex: He cleaned his room, vacuumed the floor, and has taken out the garbage. 
He cleaned his room, vacuumed the floor and took out the garbage.
1. They booked the auditorium, have cooked all the food, and invited the guests.
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2. I usually get up, brush my teeth, and I wash my face.
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3. Caroline went to the shelter, was talking to the manager, and adopted a
puppy.
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4. I drank a cup of coffee, a cup of tea, and I drank a glass of water.
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5. My goals are to lose weight, to quit smoking, and getting a good job.
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6. Going to the beach in England is not the same as to go to the beach in Spain.
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7. Helping other people is important, as is to help animals.
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8. We made a plan to clean the house, to take out the trash, and making sure all
the plants were watered.
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9. Diane sold her bike, her laptop, and she sold her mobile phone as well.
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TOPIC: PARALLEL STRUCTURE 2
ANSWERS:
1. They booked the auditorium, cooked all the food, and invited the guests.
2. I usually get up, brush my teeth, and wash my face.
3. Caroline went to the shelter, talked to the manager, and adopted a puppy.
4. I drank a cup of coffee, a cup of tea, and a glass of water.
5. My goals are to lose weight, to quit smoking, and to get a good job.
6. Going to the beach in England is not the same as going to the beach in Spain.
7. Helping other people is important, as is helping animals.
8. We made a plan to clean the house, to take out the trash, and to make sure
all the plants were watered. (or, simply, “to water all the plants”)
9. Diane sold her bike, her laptop, and her mobile phone (as well).