Parallelism
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
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Sarah Byrd
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11 Slides • 8 Questions
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using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas are equally important
I can revise sentences to include parallel structure. (L.1a)
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Faulty parallelism makes sentences sound awkward and wordy.
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My dad likes juggling, playing cards, and to watch movies.
Look at the items in the list.
*Which one is worded differently?
*How can you revise the sentence so the items in the list are in the same form?
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My dad likes juggling, playing cards, and watching movies.
OR
My dad likes to juggle, play cards, and watch movies.
Which is best? Why?
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The mad scientist likes to mix chemicals and studying reactions.
Rewrite this sentence be to create parallel structure.
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The mad scientist likes to mix chemicals and study reactions.
OR
The mad scientist likes mixing chemicals and studying reactions.
Which sentence is best? Why?
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The librarian scolded the children for talking so loudly and for the mess they made.
Rewrite this sentence to create parallel structure.
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The librarian scolded the children for talking so loudly and making a mess.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is parallel?
Our new puppy is both friendly and has lots of energy.
Our new puppy is both friendly and energetic.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is parallel?
At soccer camp, I want to practice dribbling, shooting, and how to pass.
At soccer camp, I want to practice how to dribble, shoot, and passing.
At soccer camp, I want to practice dribbling, shooting, and passing.
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Multiple Choice
Which sentence is parallel?
The best places to eat are casual, fun, and inexpensive.
The best places to eat are casual, fun, and you can eat for not a lot of money.
The best places to eat are inexpensive, fun, and you don't have to dress up.
The best places to eat are not dressy, there's something to do, and the food isn't expensive.
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Multiple Choice
Maribeth wished that Ryan chewed with his mouth closed, for otherwise he was everything she wanted in a date; he was tall, intelligent, and ___.
he looked good
was one handsome man to look at
being good looking
handsome
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Multiple Choice
Journey won't date Terrick because he is too short, ___, and too noisy.
he picks his teeth with his fingers
is the most impolite man she's ever met
too impolite
picking his teeth with his fingers
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Multiple Choice
During our vacation in the Bahamas, we hope to ___ and enjoy beautiful sunsets.
that we eat delicious seafood
eat delicious seafood
that eating delicious seafood occurs
eating delicious seafood
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Multiple Choice
To win Laurie's love, Brylee visited the florist for a dozen long-stemmed roses, the drugstore for a box of chocolates, and ___.
bought an expensive gold necklace at the jewelry story.
the jeweler where he bought an expensive gold necklace
the jeweler for an expensive gold necklace
to buy an expensive gold necklace
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Multiple Choice
Pasta boiling in water, ___, and bread baking in the oven welcomed Francisco as he opened the door.
simmered sauce in the pan
sauce that simmered in the pan
sauce simmering in the pan
saucy tomatoes that were simmering in the pan
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Complete the assigned practice activities on Quill.
using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas are equally important
I can revise sentences to include parallel structure. (L.1a)
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