Parallel Structure

What is parallel structure in grammar?

• Avoiding the use of gerunds

• Following the same pattern in words and phrases

• Writing sentences in past tense

• Using synonyms in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• I enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.

• I enjoy hiking, swimming, and to fish.

• She wants to go to college and to get a job.

• Joey is studying music, dance, and how to make art.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What makes the sentence 'I enjoy hiking, swimming, and fishing.' an example of parallel structure?

• The sentence is in past tense.

• The sentence uses a list of verbs.

• All activities are outdoor activities.

• All activities are presented as gerunds.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

How can the sentence 'Joey is studying music, dance, and how to make art.' be corrected for parallel structure?

• Joey is studying music, dancing, and art.

• Joey studies music, dance, and art.

• Joey is studying music, dance, and art.

• Joey is studying to make music, dance, and art.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What is wrong with the sentence 'Ben is a talented singer, is good at speaking, and writer.'?

• It is too long.

• It lacks parallel structure.

• It is in the wrong tense.

• It uses incorrect gerund forms.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

How should 'Ben is a talented singer, is good at speaking, and writer.' be corrected?

• Ben, a talented singer, is also good at speaking and writing.

• Ben is a talented singer, speaker, and writer.

• Ben is good at singing, speaking, and writing.

• Ben is a singer, good at speaking, and a writer.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is the correct way to make 'Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew, and he eats Doritos.' parallel?

• Nick spends his days drinking Mountain Dew and eating Doritos.

• Nick is drinking Mountain Dew and is eating Doritos.

• Nick drinks Mountain Dew and eats Doritos during his days.

• Nick's days are spent with Mountain Dew and Doritos.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which verb is not in the same tense as the others in 'I picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.'?

• Got in

• Run

• Drove off

• Picked up

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

How should 'I picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.' be corrected?

• I pick up my things, run out the door, get in my car, and drive off.

• I picked up my things, ran out the door, got in my car, and drove off.

• I have picked up my things, run out the door, got in my car, and drove off.

• I picked up my things, running out the door, getting in my car, and driving off.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What does parallel structure in grammar ensure in a sentence?

• Use of multiple tenses

• Clarity and balance

• Use of complex vocabulary

• Longer sentences

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A