LPSLC

Use Parallel
Structures

EN8G-Ia-7

At the end of the lesson,

you should be able to:

define
parallel
structure;

B.

identify
parallel
structures in
the sentences
given; and

C.

write sentences
using parallel
structures
correctly.

A.

What I Know

Multiple Choice

1.     After class hours, the students went to the plaza, to the mall, and home.

• a. after class

• b. the students went

• c. the plaza

• d. and home

• D. No error

Multiple Choice

2. In an earthquake, residents are advised to duck, to cover, and to hold.

• a. in an earthquake

• b. to duck

• c. to cover

• d. to hold

• D. No error

Multiple Choice

Both the children and their mother love going to the park to see the birds.

• a. the children

• b. their mother

• c. going to the park

• d. to see the birds

• D. No error

Multiple Choice

Raymond spends his summer fishing, camping, and a swim.

• a. Raymond spends

• b. his summer

• c. fishing

• d. a swim

• D. No error

Multiple Choice

Our sun is not only a dwarf star but also a green star.

• a. sun

• b. is

• c. dwarf

• d. star

• D. No error

Word Cloud

Describe the image in 1-2 words.

PARALLELISM

refers to using a similar pattern of

words, clauses, phrases, sentence

structure, or other grammatical

elements to show that two or more

words or ideas are equally

important.

Parallel structure

• Parallel Construction

• Using the same pattern of words

• Maintaining a parallel structure helps avoid grammatically incorrect sentences and improves your writing style.

A. Parallel Structures with

Words

With Adverbs

A.

B.

With Verbs

A. Parallel Structures with Words

With Adverbs

The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.

The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.

Open Ended

Create a parallel sentence using adverbs.

A. Parallel Structures with Words

With verbs

The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and his motivation was low.

The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked motivation.

Open Ended

Koa enjoys singing, dancing, and to paint.

Joe likes running, walking, and being active.

Correct Sentence

Joe likes running, walking , and outdoor activities.

Incorrect Sentence

B. Parallel Structures with Gerunds

We enjoy relaxing and sitting out in the sun.

​Correct Sentence

We enjoy relaxing and like to sit out in the sun.

​Incorrect Sentence

B. Parallel structures with Gerunds

Word Cloud

Create a parallel sentence using Gerunds.

C. Parallel Structures with Infinitive Phrases

a. Mary likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle.
b. Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle. 

D. Use parallel structure with elements in lists or in a series.

A series is a group of three or more elements in a row.  The last element in the series is connected to the others with one of these coordinating conjunctions:  and, or, but (not), or yet (not).

Commas should be placed between each element in the series and before the coordinating conjunction. 

D. Use parallel structure with elements in lists or in a series.

The tribes emphasized collective survival, mutual aid, and being responsible for one another during calamities.

The tribes emphasized collective survival, mutual aid, and responsibility for one another during calamities.

Open Ended

Correct this sentence: The frustrated customer wants to exchange the article, to obtain a refund, or to speak to the manager.

1. Parallel Structure in Lists With Colons ( : )

When you have items on a list following a colon, the items should all be in the same form to avoid a parallel structure error.



a. The following activities can be done at the mall: buying groceries, eating lunch, and paying bills.

b. In your bedroom, you will find the following: a bed, a closet, and a desk.

E. Use parallel structure when comparing and contrasting elements (A is better than B or X is less than Y)

James enjoys reading more than to write.

James enjoys reading more than to write.

vs

Open Ended

Create a parallel sentence that shows comparing and contrasting elements.

QUIZ TIME!
Use parallel structures in constructing the correct word or phrase to make the sentence complete. Guide words are given before the number.

Determine if the following sentences are parallel in structure. Write (P) if parallel and (NP) if not parallel.