1.a gerund consists of to plus the present form of the verb.
true
false

2.an elliptical clause is one in which the reader must infer or add some of the information.
true
false

3.either a semicolon or a comma will adequately separate the parts of a compound sentence.
true
false

4.the example to the little store is a split infinitive error.
true
false

5.parallel structure concerns the balance of ideas and grammatical functions.
true
false

1.A gerund consists of to plus the present form of the verb. FALSE

Gerunds function as nouns in the sentence and is used as a "thing" or an "idea," and gerunds always end with "-ing".

2.An elliptical clause is one in which the reader must infer or add some of the information. TRUE

3.Either a semicolon or a comma will adequately separate the parts of a compound sentence. TRUE.

A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction.

4.The example to the little store is a split infinitive error. FALSE

5.Parallel structure concerns the balance of ideas and grammatical functions. TRUE

Parallel structure uses word and phrases that are grammatically similar or identical in structure sound and meaning,