Lab Activities
Lab Activity 47: Correcting Faulty Parallelism
 
 
Objective: To use parallel structure.

Step 2: Select the word or group of words that best replaces the underlined portion to make the sentence parallel.


      1. For those without the time or who don't feel inclined to bake cookies, stores carry a large variety of ready-made cookies. 

 
 
 


      2. Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and there are also Vanilla Wafers are just a few of the different kinds of cookies you can find in grocery stores. 

 
 
 


      3. Sandwich cookies, frosted cookies, and even cookies that are really small are available prepackaged in stores. 

 
 
 


      4. Some people think that store-bought cookies aren't as good as making the cookies at home

 
 
 


      5. I love not only store-bought cookies but also I don't mind home-made cookies

 
 
 


      6. I enjoy making cookies, but the process can be time consuming, nerve wracking, and I get frustrated too

 
 
 


      7. On the other hand, making cookies can also make me feel happy, proud, and there's also a sense of satisfaction

 
 
 


      8. Rolled cookies take the most time to make, molded cookies take a little less time, and the fastest drop cookies

 
 
 


      9. Besides coming in different shapes and sizes, cookies can also be sugar free, low fat, and not have any fat at all

 
 
 


      10. Whether you buy them, bake them, or are eating them, cookies will provide you with much enjoyment. 

 
 
 







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