Parallel-Structure Pre/PostTest

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What is Parallel Structure?

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Parallel Structure, also known as parallelism, is a grammatical and rhetorical device that involves using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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Why is Parallel Structure important in writing?

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Parallel Structure enhances clarity and readability in writing, making it easier for readers to understand the relationships between ideas.

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Identify the correct form to complete this sentence in Parallel Structure: 'She enjoys reading, writing, and _______.'

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The correct form is 'singing.'

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What is the error in this sentence: 'Jennifer likes to go swimming, to go fishing, and hiking.'?

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The error is that 'hiking' is not in the same form as 'to go swimming' and 'to go fishing.' It should be 'to go hiking.'

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Complete the sentence in Parallel Structure: 'The teacher asked the students to study, to prepare, and _______.'

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The correct form is 'to practice.'

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What is an example of a sentence that uses Parallel Structure?

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An example is: 'I like to swim, to bike, and to run.'

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How can you identify Parallel Structure in a sentence?

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Look for lists or series of items that should be in the same grammatical form.

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What is the correct answer to complete this sentence: 'Before the game, we need to warm up, stretch, and _______.'

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The correct answer is 'practice.'

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What is the difference between 'to run' and 'running' in terms of Parallel Structure?

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'To run' is an infinitive form, while 'running' is a gerund. They cannot be used interchangeably in Parallel Structure.

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Complete the sentence: 'He likes to play soccer, to watch movies, and _______.'

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The correct form is 'to read books.'