Parallel structure problem

Question

I tried to solve them but I'm not sure whether my answers are correct or not.So, it'd be much appreciated if anyone could give me the answers of this exercise.

1. The candidate’s platform included tax code reform, an improved school system, and reviving good relations with the unions.

2. Good study practices are not so much about working hard, but rather how well you use your time.

3. The more you get to know her, the more likely it is that you will like her.

4. The food here is not only exceptionally fresh, but its price is also very reasonable.

5. The financial crisis of 2007 was exacerbated by the esoteric nature of certain financial instruments, skittish investors, and the lack of awareness of regulators.

6. Ms. Bennett is appreciated by her colleagues because she is very supportive and has a lot of knowledge.

7. I can’t decide whether I should give Maria the tickets, or Caitlyn.

8. The United States experienced a contraction in wealth, an increase in risk spreads, and the credit markets were deteriorating.

9. I prefer the romantic virtuosity of Liszt, as opposed to Chopin’s emotional accessibility.

10. The festival draws crowds from across the country that come not so much for the music but rather because of the spirit of free expression.

Answer 1

https://www.evergreen.edu/sites/default/files/writingcenter/handouts/grammar/parallel.pdf

 

There's a link. Read the examples.

 

I suggest making a two column chart.

The first column is opening side of the parallel structure,

the second column is the completion of the structure.

 

Examples:

 

       I prefer hot dogs,pizza and bacon as opposed to hamburgers.

 

       For entertainment I enjoy music, video games, and solving puzzles.

 

       The reason of the company folding was poor management, lack of advertisement, and

                         poor quality of the product.

 

 

 Opening                          Closing

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hot dogs, pizza, bacon     hamburgers

entertainment                 music, video games, solving puzzles

company folding              poor management, lack of advertisement, poor product quality