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Luke Tecson
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Parallel Structure (Parallelism)
02 June 2021

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Objective/Standard
SAT -SFOR.03 The student will recognize and correct problems in parallel structure in sentences.
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Rules for Parallel Structure
1) Parallel Structures are joined together with conjunctions
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https://7esl.com/conjunctions-list/
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Multiple Choice
Which of these passages contains a correct example of parallel structure?
My teacher explained not only how to read but also explained writing.
My teacher explained how to read but he does not explain writing.
My teacher explained how to read and is explaining writing.
My teacher explained not only how to read but also how to write.
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Rules for Parallel Structure
2) A Parallel Structure that begins with clauses must keep the same clauses
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following contains a correct example of parallel structure?
Today Miguel went to the store, to the school, and was going to the gym.
Today Miguel plans to go to the store, the school, and will go to the gym later.
Miguel's plan for today involves going to the store, going to the school, and going to the gym.
Today, Miguel will go to the gym after he goes to the store and the school.
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Rules for Parallel Structure
3) When listing things (including actions), use parallel structure by keeping them in the same tense.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following passages contains a correct example of parallel structure?
I went to the taqueria to buy tacos, nachos, and to buy enchiladas.
I went to the taqueria to buy tacos, nachos, and enchiladas.
Shai went to the taqueria to buy tacos, and she bought nachos and enchiladas as well.
Shai went to the taqueria were she bought tacos, nachos, and she needed enchiladas as well.
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Poll
How easy or difficult do you find the concept of parallel structure?
Very easy
Easy
Neutral
Difficult
Very difficult
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Poll
To what extend do you agree with the following statement?
I clearly understand parallel structure.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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