This video tutorial explains the concept of parallel structure in sentences, emphasizing the importance of using consistent grammatical patterns in lists. It provides examples using gerunds, adjective-noun combinations, and infinitives. The tutorial also includes practice exercises to help learners apply these concepts effectively.

What is parallel structure primarily used for in sentences?

• To introduce new concepts

• To maintain grammatical consistency

• To add complexity

• To shorten sentences

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

What grammatical pattern is used in the sentence 'Macy loves jogging, biking, and swimming'?

• Gerunds

• Simple past verbs

• Adjective-noun combinations

• Infinitives

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Why is it incorrect to say 'Lance is not only an excellent barber but also a singer'?

• Lack of a gerund

• Incorrect use of conjunction

• Use of different verb tenses

• Mismatch of adjective presence

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Running

• To run

• Runner

• Ran

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What error occurs in the phrase 'Johnny loves jogging, biking, and to swim'?

• Improper use of a conjunction

• Use of different verb forms

• Incorrect verb tense

• Lack of an adjective

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What should replace the blank in 'She likes to read, to write, and ___ play' to maintain parallel structure?

• Plays

• Playing

• Played

• To play

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which type of grammatical structure is used in 'decided to build, to hire, to write'?

• Gerunds

• Adjective-noun

• Infinitives

• Simple past

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the practice exercise, what form should 'to watch' match with?

• Infinitives

• Past participles

• Present continuous

• Gerunds

What is required to correct the parallel structure in the practice sentences?

• Using different tenses

• Changing the subject

• Adjusting to the same grammatical form

• Adding more verbs

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

For creating a list using gerunds, which activity could be correctly added to 'swimming, jogging, and ___'?

• To run

• Run

• Running

• Ran

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CCSS.L.8.1A