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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch28

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure with a correlative conjunction?

  1. She not only drafted the report but also presenting the findings.

  2. She not only drafted the report but also presented the findings.

  3. She not only drafting the report but also presented the findings.

  4. She not only to draft the report but also presented the findings.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Both verbs must be in the same form after 'not only...but also'; 'drafted' and 'presented' are both simple past verbs, making option B the only fully parallel choice.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch28

The coach told the players to arrive early, _____ their equipment, and stay focused throughout the game.

  1. checking

  2. they should check

  3. check

  4. to check
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The list follows the pattern 'to arrive...to [check]...and [to] stay', so all three items must be infinitives; 'to check' is the correct parallel form.