ACT GRAMMAR PRACTICE_Parallel Structure

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure, or parallelism, is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. It helps to create balance and clarity in writing.

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Why is parallel structure important in writing?

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Parallel structure improves readability and flow, making sentences easier to understand and more persuasive.

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Identify the error in this sentence: "She likes hiking, to swim, and biking."

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The error is in the phrase "to swim". It should be "swimming" to maintain parallel structure.

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Choose the correct form: "He enjoys reading, writing, and to draw."

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The correct form is "drawing". The sentence should read: "He enjoys reading, writing, and drawing."

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What is the correct form in this sentence: "The dog likes to bark, to run, and play."

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The correct form is "playing". The sentence should read: "The dog likes to bark, to run, and playing."

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Fill in the blank: "For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and to drink coffee."

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The correct form is "drinking". The sentence should read: "For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and drinking coffee."

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What is an example of parallel structure?

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An example of parallel structure is: "I like to swim, to bike, and to run." All verbs are in the same form.

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Identify the error: "She wants to travel, to explore, and learning new cultures."

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The error is in "learning". It should be "to learn" to maintain parallel structure.

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What is the rule for using parallel structure with lists?

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When creating a list, all items should be in the same grammatical form (e.g., all gerunds, all infinitives, etc.).

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Choose the correct option: "The teacher asked us to read, to write, and discuss the book."

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The correct option is "to discuss". The sentence should read: "The teacher asked us to read, to write, and to discuss the book."