Parallel Structure Errors I:

Question 1

To get what one wants, to own what one has, and work minimal hours, one must be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth.

A. Work minimal hours
B. To own what one has
C. What one wants
D. In one’s mouth

Answer 1

A. Work minimal hours

Question 2

While on vacation in California, Bjorn usually choses to surf in the morning and sunbathing in the afternoon; he is rather tan now.

A. While on vacation in California
B. To surf in the morning
C. He is rather tan now
D. Sunbathing in the afternoon

Answer 2

D. Sunbathing in the afternoon

Question 3

Jorgen wants a woman who stands up for what she believes, working hard at what she loves, and cooks a mean tofu scramble.

A. Stands up for what she believes
B. Working hard at what she loves
C. Cooks a mean tofu scramble
D. What she believes

Answer 3

B. Working hard at what she loves