Exploring the Concept of Parallelism in Grammar

The video tutorial humorously explains the concept of parallelism in writing. It uses a story about Andy on a plane to illustrate how parallelism works in lists and sentences. The tutorial provides examples of correct and incorrect parallelism, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistent structure in writing. It concludes with a humorous note and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

What is the primary condition for items in a list to be considered parallel?

• All items must be nouns.

• Each item must start with a different type of word.

• Items must include verbs only.

• All items must be structured in the same way.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Why is parallelism important in lists?

• It ensures grammatical accuracy.

• It is only important in academic writing.

• It makes lists easier to understand.

• It has no real importance.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What type of verbs begin each item in Andy's list about Puerto Vallarta?

• No verbs

• Present tense verbs

• Past tense verbs

• Future tense verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What does Andy plan to do in Puerto Vallarta?

• Explore urban areas

• Attend meetings

• Relax, eat a gourmet meal, and visit a nature preserve

• Work and study

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which items did the toddler throw at Andy?

• Toys, food, and drinks

• Crayons, applesauce, and Putin

• Crayons, applesauce, and toys

• Books, toys, and food

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What action does the toddler's list include?

• Making passengers laugh

• Playing quietly

• Sleeping peacefully

• Causing disturbance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What does parallel construction in sentences help to imply?

• The list must contain only nouns

• That each verb needs 'will' in front of it

• The shared tense of verbs without repeating modifiers

• The necessity of using complex words

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What mistake did the flight attendant make in her list?

• Did not use any verbs

• Listed items in the past tense

• Only used nouns

• Used different structures for items

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What humorous suggestion is made about the toddler's behavior?

• Being perpendicular to the plane

• Being quiet

• Sitting still

• Listening to music

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What does the buffalo say to his son in the joke at the end?

• Good luck

• Bye son

• Be good

• Study hard

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B