Parallel Structure

What is parallel structure?

• two lines next to each other that never meet

• a repeating pattern in a sentence

• verbs in the sentence that are in the same tense

• past tense, present tense, or future tense

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which verb does not show parallel structure in the following sentence:

First, you add flour, then you add the eggs, and last you will mix it all together.

• will mix

• add

• together

• flour

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which verb does not show parallel structure in the following sentence:

Juan ran to third base, then he stops on the plate, and he danced his victory dance.

• ran

• danced

• victory

• stops

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which verb does not show parallel structure in the following sentence:

The fish took the bait, swims away, and struggles for hours before it gives up.

• took

• swims

• struggles

• gives

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which verb does not show parallel structure in the following sentence:

If you will be good, then Santa Claus brought you toys, but he will not give toys to the bad children.

• will be

• will not give

• brought

• will be good

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase that demonstrates parallel structure:

Neveah dances, sings, and _____________.

• jumps

• falls down

• snores

• parties

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase that demonstrates parallel structure:

My mother and father will go to dinner, then they ____________ before they will drive home.

• ordered dessert

• will order dessert

• order dessert

• orders dessert

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase that demonstrates parallel structure:

Simba __________ until the hyenas were gone, then he took their food and scurried back home.

• waited

• will wait

• waits

• wait

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrase that demonstrates parallel structure:

The sun will rise, the moon will set, and I ___________ you.

• will always love

• always love

• always loved

• always loves

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

The chef ___________ the burger, tossed the salad, and baked the bread.

• will flip

• flipped

• flip

• flips

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D