parallel structure

Parallel Structure Definition using similar words to demonstrate that two or more ideas have the same level of importance Parallel Structure is Important! Your ideas come across more clearly since they’re easier to read Correct Usage Infinitive Phrases Parallel way: John likes to laugh, to run, and to eat OR John likes to laugh, run, and eat You can use "to" right before all the verbs in a sentence or just before the first verb Correct Usage -ing Words Parallel way: John likes laughing, running, and eating OR Little ducks are always quacking and following each other Incorrect Usage Not Parallel: Paul likes laughing, running, and to eat OR The store clerk rang up his customer quickly and efficient More Examples Incorrect Correct Jacob thought the cartoon was unexciting, childish, and was too long Jacob thought the cartoon was unexciting, childish, and too long Joe went to school, a diner, and to the bank Joe went to school, to a diner, and to the bank You think both singing and to dance are important You think both singing and dancing are important Works Cited • Clipart Pictures • http://www.myenglishteacher.net /parallelism.html Parallel Practice Correct each sentence by making it parallel • • • • • We were dirty, hungry, and without a penny My roommate liked to repair things around the house and his own cooking During the day, we went on long hikes, rowed around the lake, or just leisure time She returned to pay the rent and because she had left some of her things Two things that I found hard to learn as a freshman were to get enough sleep and trimming expenses Quiz Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality B Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose B In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose 3 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph B Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life B He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life 5 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend B Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing B We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing 7 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Mr Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged B Mr Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty B Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty 9 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and spending a couple of days fishing B There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and to spend a couple of days fishing Quiz Answers Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality B Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose B In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose 3 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph B Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life B He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life 5 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend B Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing B We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing 7 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Mr Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged B Mr Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty B Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty 9 Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction A There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and spending a couple of days fishing B There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and to spend a couple of days fishing