Parallelism Test Prep

  1. Looking after the cat was mostly $\underset{\text{A}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{annoying;}}}}$ she begged to be fed every hour, $\underset{\text{B}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{slept too close to my face, }}}}$ snored loudly at night,  $\underset{\text{C}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{and she even threw up}}}}$  twice on $\underset{\text{D}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{two different pairs}}}}$ of my shoes. $\underset{\text{E}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{No error.}}}}$


     
  2. Everyday, my hardworking father drives $\underset{\text{A}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{forty miles to work,}}}}$ operates heavy machinery for five hours, $\underset{\text{B}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{restocks merchandise}}}}$ for another five hours, $\underset{\text{C}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{and drove }}}}$  back home to  $\underset{\text{D}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{his family}}}}$ close to midnight. $\underset{\text{E}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{No error.}}}}$


     
  3. Because muggings $\underset{\text{A}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{are so common}}}}$ among tourists in Europe, $\underset{\text{B}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{the travel agency}}}}$ advises its $\underset{\text{C}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{patrons}}}}$  to be aware of their surroudings, $\underset{\text{D}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{not being alone at night}}}}$, and to be watchful on public transit $\underset{\text{E}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{No error.}}}}$


     
  4. The group dynamics were quite surprising; $\underset{\text{A}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{Jaime paired up with Tim,}}}}$ Mia befriended Anna, $\underset{\text{B}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{Oliver and Karen became inseparable,}}}}$ and Genevieve helped Marcos $\underset{\text{C}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{understand the}}}}$  linguistically difficult $\underset{\text{D}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{reading materials}}}}$ $\underset{\text{E}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{No error.}}}}$


     
  5. Though she didn't realize it, the tell-tale $\underset{\text{A}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{symptoms of love}}}}$ were all present:  $\underset{\text{B}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{the sleepless nights,}}}}$ the racing heartbeat, $\underset{\text{C}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{thinking about him constantly,}}}}$  and the $\underset{\text{D}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{limitless energy}}}}$ when they were together.  $\underset{\text{E}}{\operatorname{\underline{\text{No error.}}}}$


     
  6. $\underline{\text{The oppressive government of 1984, drug-dimmed consciousness of Brave New World, and}}$ $\underline{\text{Fahrenheit 451's anti-intellectualism,}}$ all reveal the mid 20th century's fears about increasing technology and modernization. 
    1. The oppressive government of 1984, drug-dimmed consciousness of Brave New World, and Fahrenheit 451's anti-intellectualism,
    2. The oppressive government of 1984, druggily-dimmed consciousness of Brave New World, and Fahrenheit 451's anti-intellectualism,
    3. The oppressive government of 1984, Brave New World's drug-dimmed consciousness, and Fahrenheit 451's anti-intellectualism,
    4. The oppressive government of 1984, drug-dimmed conciousness of Brave New World, and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451's anti-intellectualism,
    5. The oppressive goverment of 1984, drug-dimmed conciousness of Brave New World, and anti-intellectualism of Fahrenheit 451,
  7. A person serving on a jury has to exercise great control over his or her face, not $\underline{\text{showing favoritism, exhibiting shock, playing with a phone or, most importantly, falling asleep}}$  while listening to testimony.
    1. showing favoritism, exhibiting shock, playing with a phone or, most importantly, falling asleep
    2. showing favoritism, exhibiting shock, playing with a phone or, most importantly, not falling asleep
    3. showing favoritism, exhibiting shock, playing with a phone or, not falling asleep
    4. showing favoritism, being shocked, playing with a phone or, most importantly, falling asleep
    5. showing favoritism, not exhibiting shock, playing with a phone or, most importantly, not falling asleep
  8. Large companies are now investing in multi-functional, cloud-based human resource solutions that $\underline{\text{facilitate a range of tasks from payroll to performance reviews, allow managers in alldifferent departments to administer}}$ $\underline{\text{ employee benefits, and provide transparency to employees, but sometimes are expected to displace technical personnel}}$ who were responsible for maintaining in-house systems. 
    1. facilitate a range of tasks from payroll to performance reviews, allow managers in all different departments to administer employee benefits, and provide transparency to employees, but sometimes are expected to displace technical personnel 
    2. facilitate a range of tasks from payroll to performance reviews, allow managers in all different departments to administer employee benefits, and provide transparency to employees, but displace technical personnel 
    3. facilitating a range of tasks from payroll to performance reviews, allow managers in all different departments to administer employee benefits, provide transparency to employees, but are expected to displace technical personnel 
    4. facilitated a range of tasks from payroll to performance reviews, allow managers in all different departments to administer employee benefits, and provide transparency to employees, but sometimes are expected to displace technical personnel 
    5. facilitate a range of tasks from payroll to performance reviews, allowing managers in all different departments to administer employee benefits, and provide transparency to employees, but sometimes are expected to displace technical personnel 
  9. NASA needed to figure out the best configuration for solar panels on its satelite, so that $\underline{\text{it received enough sun to maintain power, was keeping the panels from becoming}}$ $ \underline{\text{so overheated they melted, and functioned no matter where it was in its orbit.}}$  
    1. it received enough sun to maintain power, was keeping the panels from becoming so overheated they melted, and functioned no matter where it was in its orbit.
    2. it was receiving enough sun to maintain power, was keeping the panels from becoming so overheated they melted, and functioned no matter where it was in its orbit.
    3. it received enough sun to maintain power, was keeping the panels from becoming so overheated they melted, and was able to function no matter where it was in its orbit.
    4. it received enough sun to maintain power, kept the panels from becoming so overheated they melted, and functioned no matter where it was in its orbit.
    5. they received enough sun to maintain power, was keeping the panels from becoming so overheated they melted, and functioned no matter where it was in its orbit.
  10. $\underline{\text{The appearance of black mold, creeping stains, when plaster starts to crumble, and permanent dampness}}$  are all signs that your home may have a hidden leak or some kind of water seepage.
    1. The appearance of black mold, creeping stains, when plaster starts to crumble, and permanent dampness
    2. The appearance of disgusting black mold, creeping stains, when plaster starts to crumble, and permanent dampness
    3. The appearance of black mold, creeping stains, crumbling plaster, and permanent dampness
    4. The appearance of black mold, creeping stains, crumbling plaster, and when the dampness is permanent
    5. The appearance of black mold, stains that creep, when plaster starts to crumble, and permanent dampness

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