Keep matching ideas in matching form

Grade 9 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   Draft

   Volunteers at the river cleanup will be asked [to sort bottles from cans], [to log the weight of each bag], and [keeping the collection sites free of tools].

2. 1.

   Ari brackets the series in a cleanup handbook. Which item breaks the pattern, and what form do the other two share?

   • The third item breaks the pattern. The other two are noun phrases, so it should read “the keeping of the collection sites free of tools.”
   • No item breaks the pattern. The three items name tasks for volunteers, so the series is already balanced.
   • The second item breaks the pattern. It is longer than the others, so it should be cut to “to log the weight.”
   • The third item breaks the pattern. The other two are infinitive phrases, so it should begin with “to keep.”

3. Draft

   To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must submit a transcript from their current school, two letters of recommendation, and they must write an essay of at least five hundred words.

4. 2.

   Bo edits a scholarship notice. Which revision makes the series parallel, keeps every fact and adds no new mistake?

   • To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must submit a transcript from their current school, two letters of recommendation, and an essay of at most five hundred words.
   • To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must submit a transcript from their current school, two letters of recommendation, and your essay of at least five hundred words.
   • To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must submit a transcript from their current school, two letters of recommendation, and an essay of at least five hundred words.
   • To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must submit a transcript from their current school, two letters of recommendation, and write an essay of at least five hundred words.
5. 3.

   Ms. Okafor's lab is known both for its careful safety rules and it publishes its students' results. Esme proofreads a science newsletter. Which revision makes the halves of “both … and” match and adds no new mistake?

   • Ms. Okafor's lab is known both for its careful safety rules and because it publishes its students' results.
   • Ms. Okafor's lab is known both for its careful safety rules and for its students' published results.
   • Ms. Okafor's lab both is known for its careful safety rules and for its students' published results.
   • Ms. Okafor's lab is known both for its careful safety rules as well as for its students' published results.

6. Draft

   The brochure promises [that every guide is licensed], [that every route has been tested], and [a refund for any tour that is canceled].

7. 4.

   Jun brackets the series in a tour brochure. Which item breaks the pattern, and what form do the other two share?

   • The second item breaks the pattern because it uses a different tense from the first item.
   • The third item breaks the pattern. The other two are relative clauses, so it should begin with “which.”
   • The third item breaks the pattern. The other two are that-clauses, so it should read “that any canceled tour will be refunded.”
   • No item breaks the pattern. Each item states something the brochure promises, so the series is balanced.

8. Draft

   The mentor program seeks tutors who can explain fractions clearly, who have passed algebra, and with experience working in small groups.

9. 5.

   Kira edits a flyer for a tutoring program. Which revision makes the series parallel, keeps every fact and adds no new mistake?

   • The mentor program seeks tutors who can explain fractions clearly, who have passed algebra, and who have experience working in small groups.
   • The mentor program seeks tutors who can explain fractions clearly, who have passed algebra, and having experience working in small groups.
   • The mentor program seeks tutors who can explain fractions clearly, who have passed algebra, and who has experience working in small groups.
   • The mentor program seeks tutors who can explain fractions clearly, who have passed algebra, and who have experience working in large groups.

10. Draft

    Visitors to the observatory can either book a guided tour online or they can wait for a walk-in slot at the door.

11. 6.

    Luz proofreads an observatory sign. Which revision makes the halves of “either … or” match and adds no new mistake?

    • Visitors to the observatory can either book a guided tour online or waiting for a walk-in slot at the door.
    • Visitors to the observatory either can book a guided tour online or wait for a walk-in slot at the door.
    • Visitors to the observatory can either book a guided tour online nor wait for a walk-in slot at the door.
    • Visitors to the observatory can either book a guided tour online or wait for a walk-in slot at the door.
12. 7.

    Residents praised the library [for its quiet study rooms], [for its helpful staff], and [because it opens early]. Milo brackets the series in a town newsletter. Which item breaks the pattern, and what form do the other two share?

    • No item breaks the pattern. Each item gives a reason for the praise, so the series is balanced.
    • The third item breaks the pattern. The first two are for-phrases, so it should read “for opening early.”
    • The third item breaks the pattern. The other two are noun clauses, so it should begin with “that.”
    • The second item breaks the pattern. It repeats “for” and should be cut to “its helpful staff.”
13. 8.

    The students will [interview a veteran], [transcribe the recording], and [the final essay should be submitted by May 5]. Ren brackets the series in an assignment sheet. Which item breaks the pattern, and what form do the other two share?

    • No item breaks the pattern. Each item is a step in the project, so the series is balanced.
    • The third item breaks the pattern. The other two are verb phrases after “will,” so it should read “submit the final essay by May 5.”
    • The third item breaks the pattern. The other two are infinitive phrases, so it should read “to submit the final essay by May 5.”
    • The second item breaks the pattern because it names a task that must come after the interview.
14. 9.

    Anyone entering the lab must wear closed shoes, tie back long hair, and goggles should be worn at all times. Tala edits a lab-safety poster. Which revision makes the series parallel, keeps every fact and adds no new mistake?

    • Anyone entering the lab must wear closed shoes, tie back long hair, and wear goggles when working with chemicals.
    • Anyone entering the lab must wear closed shoes, tie back long hair, and wears goggles at all times.
    • Anyone entering the lab must wear closed shoes, tie back long hair, and goggles at all times.
    • Anyone entering the lab must wear closed shoes, tie back long hair, and wear goggles at all times.
15. 10.

    The ferry neither runs on Sundays nor does it accept bicycles. Zee proofreads a ferry notice. Which revision makes the halves of “neither … nor” match and adds no new mistake?

    • The ferry neither runs on Sundays nor accepts bicycles.
    • The ferry runs neither on Sundays nor accepts bicycles.
    • The ferry neither runs on Sundays or accepts bicycles.
    • The ferry neither runs on Sundays nor accepting bicycles.