Parallelism Practice!

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What is parallelism in writing?

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Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words, phrases, or clauses to create balance and rhythm in writing.

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Identify the key feature of a parallel structure.

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A parallel structure maintains the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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Is the following sentence parallel? 'She likes reading, writing, and to jog.'

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No, the correct form should be 'She likes reading, writing, and jogging.'

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What is an example of a parallel sentence?

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'The dog barked, the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.'

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Which of the following is NOT a parallel structure? 'He enjoys running, swimming, and to bike.'

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'He enjoys running, swimming, and to bike.' is not parallel.

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How can you correct a non-parallel sentence?

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You can correct it by ensuring all elements in the list follow the same grammatical form.

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What is the effect of using parallelism in writing?

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It enhances readability and emphasizes the ideas being presented.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'The teacher asked us to read, to write, and completing the assignment.'

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The error is in 'completing'; it should be 'to complete' for parallel structure.

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What is the purpose of parallelism in persuasive writing?

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It helps to reinforce arguments and make them more memorable.

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Provide an example of a sentence with correct parallel structure.

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'For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and orange juice.'