Question

Which of the following is an example of parallel construction? Select all that apply.

I came I saw. I conquered

I can hear Uncle Dantelling the immortal tales ..." (Twain)

"But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground." (Lincoln)

"We lived in the country, in the middle of an alfalfa field, we had no immediate access to Bobbie Brooks sweaters." (Kingsolver)

Answer 1

Correct Answers Are:

1.)“But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground.” (Lincoln)

2.) I came; I saw; I conquered.

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Answer 2

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examples of parallel construction

the sentences 1 & 3 are examples of parallel construction.

1- I came,/ I saw,/ I conquered. (Veni, vidi, vici) ► CORRECT

3- "But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, /we cannot consecrate,/ we cannot hallow this ground." (Lincoln) ► CORRECT

The structure of the sentences are similar.

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