LCL266-3 Parallelism and subordination

__________ means combining two sentences or ideas in a way that makes one more important than the other.

• Coordination

• Subordination

Is the repetition of grammatical elements in a piece of writing to create a harmonious effect.

• Parallelism

• Suborination

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallelism?

• She likes hiking, biking, and to swim.

• She likes hiking, biking, and swimming.

• She likes to hike, biking, and to swim.

• She likes hiking, to bike, and swimming.

Identify the sentence with the correct parallel structure

• The manager asked the team to complete the report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.

• The manager asked the team to complete the report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.

• The manager asked the team to complete the report quickly, accurate, and in a detailed manner.

• The manager asked the team to complete the report quickly, accurate, and thoroughly.

Does this sentence use subordination properly?

"Because it was raining, we decided to stay indoors."

• YES

• NO

Does this sentence use parallel structure correctly?

"For his vacation, he wants to relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, and to explore the city."

• YES

• NO

Does this sentence represent subordination or parallelism?

"Because she forgot and was busy, she didn’t call me."

• Parallelism

• Subordination

Does this sentence represent subordination or parallelism?

"If you study hard, you will pass the exam."

• Subordination

• Parallelism

Select the sentence that demonstrates proper parallelism:

• She enjoys reading books, to write poems, and watching movies.

• She enjoys reading books, writing poems, and watching movies.

• She enjoys to read books, writing poems, and to watch movies.

• She enjoys reading books, writing poems, and to watch movies.

Identify the sentence with correct subordination:

• Since it was raining, we stayed home.

• It was raining, we stayed home.

• We stayed home, it was raining.

• It was raining; so, we stayed home.