Parallel Structure

Authors use parallel structure in order to...

• To show off how smart they are.

• Make their stories sound more like a poem or song.

• Create balance, rhythm and make sentences easier to read.

• Prove their point in arguments with a more simple claim.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

True or False, This sentence is parallel:
"My brother plays baseball, works out at the gym twice a week, and likes to hang out with friends when he has the time."

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

True or False, This sentence is parallel:
"They buckled their seatbelt, put the key in the ignition, and pressed on the gas."

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Finish the sentence to make it balanced:
"The house had a large backyard, ____________ and ______________."

• four bedrooms and two bathrooms

• brick walls and a fireplace that was functional

• but was in a sketchy neighborhood and needed repairs

• a spacious kitchen and gorgeous wallpaper

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

You can find parallel structure in which one of these:

• Titles

• Verbs

• Comparisons

• Synonyms

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Finish the sentence to make it parallel:
"If you want to hang out with friends, first you need to finish your homework ________________ and ______________________."

• take the trash out and walk the dog

• make sure they are free and call them on your phone

• schedule a time to meet and pick a mutual location

• bring your little brother with you or else he will complain, and check in with your mom every hour so she knows where you are at

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What is the formula in the following sentence:
"On my way home I need to pick up some groceries, wash my car, and drop off a package."

• Adjective-Noun, Adjective-Noun, Adjective-Noun

• Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun, Verb-Noun

• Noun-Adjective, Noun-Adjective, Noun-Adjective

• Noun-Verb, Noun-Verb, Noun-Verb

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the formula for the following sentence:
"My best friend had to wash, blow-dry, and curl her hair."

• Noun, Noun, Noun

• Adjective, Adjective, Adjective

• Subject, Subject, Subject

• Verb, Verb, Verb

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which example of parallel structure is this sentence:
"She likes to hit the gym just as much as she likes to rest in bed."

• Listing things

• Naming things in a series

• Giving a contrast

• Making a comparison

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Write a sentence correctly using balanced parallel structure.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A