EXERCISE 17-6: Parallel Structure
Exercise 17-6: Parallel Structure 123
Improve the following sentences by placing
all the parts that are similar in function in the same grammatical structure.
Example: Weak:
Little is known, but there are many theories
about the origin of the potato.
roved: Little is known, but much is speculated, about the origin of the potato.
1. The Spaniards found potatoes under cultivation America in 1492.
and eaten in South
1. In 1492 the Spaniards found poatoes cultivated
in America and eaten in the South.
2. The Spanish sailors introduced them to Spain
and were responsible for their spread across Europe.
3. Contrary to legend, Sir Walter Raleigh neither
found the Indians of Virginia growing potatoes nor was responsible for
carrying them to England.
4. Another legend says that Sir Francis Drake discovered, liked, and decided to carry potatoes back to England.
5. He did so after he made a visit to and plundered
the West Indies.
6. Potatoes a-re good for baking, frying, and
to boil.
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