Parallel Structure

Instructions: Correct the sentences below for parallel structure. For example:

Incorrect: Two new duties for the job are making cold calls and to call on clients.
Corrected: Two new duties for the job are making cold calls and calling on clients.

1. Mitzi is responsible for making cold calls, the ordering of supplies, and for following up with vendors.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Mitzi is responsible for making cold calls, ordering supplies, and following up with vendors.
Or: Mitzi makes cold calls, orders supplies, and follows up with vendors.

2. The issues we need to discuss are accounts that are delinquent and the revised budget.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

We need to discuss delinquent accounts and the revised budget.

3. Complete the inventory, calls should be made to distributors, and the accounts tabulated.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Complete the inventory, call the distributors, and tabulate the accounts.

4. Your new investment should perform well in these markets and a high dividend produced.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Your new investment should perform well and produce high dividends.

5. Their suggestions were to complete the application form, return it within 5 days, and then a call should be made to find out the results.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

They suggested completing the application form, returning it within 5 days, and then calling to find out the results.