Mastering Harder Parallel Structure in SAT Writing

The video tutorial discusses the achievements of Taylor Swift and uses them as a context to explore the concept of parallel structure in grammar. It highlights the importance of maintaining parallelism in sentence construction by analyzing a sentence that lists achievements. The tutorial identifies a break in parallel structure and demonstrates how to correct it, ensuring consistency in verb forms.

At what age did Taylor Swift reportedly sign her first artist development deal?

• 11 years old

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

What is the first achievement mentioned that Taylor Swift accomplished?

• Writing her first novel

• Signing a record deal

• Winning her first award

• Releasing her first album

What does the speaker feel about Taylor Swift's achievements?

• They are inspirational

• They are not impressive

• They are unattainable

• They put undue pressure on followers

What grammatical issue is highlighted in the discussion of Taylor Swift's achievements?

• Overuse of adjectives

• Use of passive voice

• Lack of parallel structure

• Incorrect verb tense

What is the primary focus of the grammar discussion in the video?

• Verb tenses

• Punctuation usage

• Sentence structure

• Parallel structure

Which verb form breaks the parallel structure in the list of Taylor Swift's early achievements?

• be releasing

• have released

• have signed

• have written

Why is 'be releasing' considered different from the other forms?

• It is in the past perfect form

• It is a modal verb form

• It is in the future tense

• It is in the present continuous form

What correction is suggested to maintain parallel structure in the list?

• No change needed

• Change 'have written' to 'writing'

• Change 'be releasing' to 'have released'

• Change 'have signed' to 'signing'

What is the correct sequence to maintain parallel structure?

• writing, signing, releasing

• have written, signing, be releasing

• have written, have signed, have released

• written, signed, released

Which option shows a list that maintains parallel structure?

• writing, signed, releasing

• have written, have signed, be releasing

• have written, have signed, have released

• written, signed, released