Question

Multiple Choice
1. Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure?
a. She likes running, to hike, and swimming.
b. She likes to run, hike, and swimming.
c. She likes running, hiking, and swimming.
d. She runs, she is hiking, and she swims.
2. Which sentence contains a relative clause?
a. Because it rained, the game was postponed.
b. The librarian, who loves to read, recommended a new book.
c. After dinner, we all went for a long walk.
d. We need to buy milk, eggs, and bread before the store closes.
3. An appeal to reason (Logos) would most likely include:
a. A personal story designed to evoke pity.
b. A quote from a respected celebrity.
c. A statistic showing the percentage of students who read daily.
d. Strong, emotional language to inspire action.
4. If a newspaper article states, "The school board voted unanimously to increase the budget," and you conclude they must have been satisfied with the current financial status, you are making an __________________.
a. Allusion
b. Inference
c. Central Idea
d. Idiom

Answer 1

1. c — She likes running, hiking, and swimming. (All items share the same -ing form.)
2. b — The librarian, who loves to read, recommended a new book. ("who loves to read" is a relative clause.)
3. c — A statistic showing the percentage of students who read daily. (Logos appeals to reason/evidence.)
4. b — Inference. (You're drawing a conclusion from the stated fact.)