210 English Grammar Demystifi ed
Written Practice 9-16
For each of the following sentences, correct any errors in parallel structure.
- The astronauts will launch from the space center, capture the telescope,
service it, and repairing it is the plan. - They will service the Hubble Telescope, upgrade its parts, and replacing
broken parts is an option. - The Hubble was launched in 1990 and is outliving its 15-year life
expectancy already. - Hubble gives us colorful, crisp, and in detail images of the cosmos.
- Our drama teacher taught us how to stand, project our voices, and then
there’s moving on stage. - My son learned how to play the guitar, the trumpet, and the drum was a part
of his lessons, too. - This new car is faster, sleeker, and it seems to use less gas.
- We’ll know our new program is working when staff arrive on time, keep
their equipment in good repair, and used fewer sick days. - The leaves are greener, the grass is more lush, and the fl owers they’re
growing taller than ever. - Angie is pleasant and has intelligence.