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 clarity.

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Why is parallel structure important?

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Parallel structure enhances readability and helps convey ideas more clearly by creating a rhythm in writing.

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Identify the parallel structure in this sentence: 'She likes reading, writing, and to swim.'

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Not parallel - it should be 'She likes reading, writing, and swimming.'

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What is the correct form to maintain parallelism: 'He enjoys hiking, biking, and to run.'?

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It should be 'He enjoys hiking, biking, and running.'

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Choose the correct words to make the sentence parallel: 'The dog barked, growled, and __________.'

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snarled.

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What is an example of a sentence with parallel structure?

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'I came, I saw, I conquered.'

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

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Not parallel - it should be 'to read, to write, and to complete the assignment.'

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What is the effect of using parallelism in speeches?

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It emphasizes key points and makes the speech more memorable.

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Choose the correct words to make the sentence parallel: 'She is not only a talented musician but also __________.'

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a skilled dancer.

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What is the term for a sentence that lacks parallel structure?

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An unbalanced sentence.