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1. You’ve got to have some work experience under your belt before you can hope to get a stable job.
A. have gained a lot of friends from high places who can help you get the job
B. have acquired experience or have satisfactorily achieved something
C. have attained more talent to manipulate interview results
D. have obtained enough financial resources to unwind
2. Now here’s this week’s quiz. It’s time to put your thinking caps on.
Compare the two versions of sentences in each item. Circle the statement that adheres to parallelism. (2
pts. each)
1. The ants were carrying bits of leaves and the termites are digging tunnels and building their mounds.
2. In my dream, I was strolling across the meadow and enjoyed the puffy white clouds.
3. He saw either a herd of cattle or the dogs.
4. Fred laughed when he saw a baby elephant holding onto its mother’s tail and runs along behind her.
5. The cow stops near a flowering plant and started to bite on its delicate petals. 6.
6. I admire people which has a strong convictions and who think for themselves.
7. He either likes you or loved you.
8. Some people would rather give orders than taking them.
9. His writing reveals not only intelligence but also humorous.