Parallel Sentence Structure

What is parallel sentence structure?

• A writing technique where sentences have different grammatical structures.

• A writing technique where similar grammatical structures are used in a series of sentences or phrases.

• A writing technique where sentences have no grammatical structure.

• A writing technique where sentences have random grammatical structures.

Why is parallel sentence structure important in writing?

• To maintain clarity, coherence, and balance in the text.

• To confuse the reader and make the text more interesting.

• To create a sense of chaos and disorder in the writing.

• To make the text more difficult to understand and interpret.

Which of the following is an example of parallel sentence structure? a) I like swimming, hiking, and to run. b) I like swimming, hiking, and running. c) I like swimming, hiking, and to run.

• a) I like swimming, hiking, and to run.

• c) I like swimming, hiking, and to run..

• d) I like swimming, hiking, and run.

• b) I like swimming, hiking, and running.

What is the correct parallel structure for the following sentence? She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and painted.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and paints.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure? a) The dog barked loudly and running around. b) The dog barked loudly and ran around. c) The dog barked loudly and to run around.

• d) The dog barked loudly and runs around.

• c) The dog barked loudly and to run around.

• a) The dog barked loudly and running around.

• b) The dog barked loudly and ran around.

What is the purpose of using parallel sentence structure in a paragraph?

• To add complexity and confusion to the writing.

• To make the writing more difficult to understand.

• To create imbalance and confusion in the writing.

• To create balance and clarity in writing.

Which of the following sentences does not have parallel structure? a) I like to swim, to hike, and running. b) I like swimming, hiking, and running. c) I like to swim, hike, and run.

• c

• a

• b

• d

What is a common mistake to avoid when using parallel sentence structure?

• Lack of subject-verb agreement.

• Using different sentence structures.

• Inconsistent verb tense

• Incorrect punctuation.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure? a) She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint. b) She enjoys reading, writing, and painting. c) She enjoys reading, writing, and to painting.

• d) She enjoys reading, writing, and paints.

• c) She enjoys reading, writing, and to painting.

• a) She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.

• b) She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

Rewrite the following sentence using parallel sentence structure: I like to play basketball, swimming, and going for a run.

• I like to play basketball, swim, and go for a run.

• I like to play basketball, swim, and going for a jog.

• I like to play basketball, swimming, and go for a run.

• I like to play basketball, swim, and going for a run.