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Parallelism Lesson
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9th - 11th grade
English
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Parallelism Lesson

​(Parallel Structure)

Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas are equally important.

Parallelism adds rhythm and style to your writing!

Faulty parallelism makes your sentences sound awkward and too wordy.

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  • ​My dad likes juggling, playing cards, and to watch movies.

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  • The librarian scolded the children for talking loudly and the mess they made.

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  • ​Before an exam, Melissa makes sure she has had a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and that she has exercised for 30 minutes.

Correct Parallelism!

  • My dad likes juggling, playing cards, and watching movies.

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  • The librarian scolded the children for talking loudly and making a mess.

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  • Before an exam, Melissa makes sure she has had a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and 30 minutes of exercise.

Q.

Which sentence is parallel?

answer choices

Our new puppy is both friendly and has a lot of energy.

Our new puppy is both friendly and energetic.

Q.

Which sentence is parallel?

answer choices

Would you rather go to a movie, go out for pizza, or stay home and bake cookies?

Would you rather go to a movie, going out for pizza, or staying home and baking cookies?

Q.

Which sentence is parallel?

answer choices

At soccer camp, I want to practice dribbling, shooting, and how to pass.

At soccer camp, I want to practice dribbling, shooting, and passing.

Q.

Which sentence is parallel?

answer choices

I would rather clean my entire house than babysit my little brother.

I would rather clean my entire house than to babysit my little brother.

Q.

Which sentence is parallel?

answer choices

The quarterback has good vision, strong arms, and runs fast by using his long legs.

The quarterback has good vision, strong arms, and long legs that help him run fast.

Remember, parallelism creates balance and rhythm in your sentences.

  • FAULTY: The best places to eat are casual, fun, and you can get a meal for cheap.

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  • CORRECT: The best places to eat are casual, fun, and cheap.

Q.

Pasta boiling in water, __________, and garlic bread baking in the oven welcomed Francisco as he opened the door.

answer choices

simmered tomato sauce in the pan

tomato sauce simmering in the pan

tomato sauce that simmered in the pan

saucy tomatoes that were simmering in the pan

Q.

During our vacation in the Bahamas, we hope __________, to enjoy beautiful sunsets, and to dance ourselves dizzy at Reggae clubs.

answer choices

that we eat delicious seafood

that eating delicious seafood occurs

to eat delicious seafood

eating delicious seafood

Q.

Karen wished Ray chewed with his mouth closed, for otherwise he was everything she wanted in a date; he was tall, intelligent, and __________.

answer choices

he looked good

being good looking

one handsome man to look at

handsome

Q.

To win Laurie’s love, Albert visited the florist for roses, the drugstore for a box of chocolates, and __________.

answer choices

bought an expensive gold necklace at the jewelry store

the jeweler for an expensive gold necklace

the jeweler where he bought an expensive gold necklace

to buy an expensive gold necklace

Q.

Kimberly won’t date Terry because he is too short, too noisy, and _________.

answer choices

because he picks his teeth with his fingers

too impolite

is the most impolite man she has ever met

picking his teeth with his fingers

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