Parallel sentences 2

Parallel sentences 2

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.9-10.1A, L.8.1A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is parallel construction?

Back

Parallel construction, also known as parallelism, is a grammatical and rhetorical framing technique that involves using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is parallel construction important in writing?

Back

Parallel construction enhances clarity and readability, making sentences easier to understand and more persuasive.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the error in this sentence: 'She likes reading, to swim, and biking.'

Back

The sentence lacks parallel structure; it should be 'She likes reading, swimming, and biking.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of proper parallel construction?

Back

An example is: 'He enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the effect of using improper parallel construction?

Back

Improper parallel construction can confuse readers and disrupt the flow of writing.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you fix a sentence with parallel structure errors?

Back

Identify the elements in the list and ensure they are all in the same grammatical form.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct form of this sentence: 'The teacher asked the students to study, to complete their homework, and writing an essay.'

Back

The correct form is: 'The teacher asked the students to study, to complete their homework, and to write an essay.'

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

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