Mastering Parallel Structure in Writing

The video tutorial discusses parallel structure in grammar, emphasizing its importance in making sentences easier to read. It contrasts correct parallel structure with faulty parallelism using examples. The tutorial includes exercises to identify parallel elements in sentences and provides practice opportunities to reinforce the concept.

What is the primary benefit of using parallel structure in sentences?

• It introduces variability in writing.

• It aligns with human preference for patterns.

• It makes sentences more complex.

• It reduces the clarity of communication.

What does the teacher use to demonstrate parallel structure?

• Historical texts

• Dance and song routines

• Soccer balls and basketballs

• Colorful charts

Why is it easier to read sentences with parallel structure?

• They are shorter.

• They follow a consistent pattern.

• They use complex vocabulary.

• They avoid repetition.

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• Greg likes to swim, nap, and building sand castles.

• At the beach, Greg likes to swim, nap, and build sand castles.

• Greg likes swimming, to nap, and building sand castles.

• Greg enjoys swimming, napping, and building.

What is faulty parallelism?

• Correct alignment of verbs and nouns in a list.

• A technique to enhance sentence variety.

• Using the same grammatical structure across different activities in a sentence.

• Mismatching grammatical structures that disrupt sentence pattern.

In the sentence 'Greg likes to swim, nap, and building sand castles', what is the error called?

• Grammatical alignment

• Pattern consistency

• Faulty parallelism

• Structural repetition

What is the correct parallel structure for the activities at the beach?

• Swim, napping, to build

• Swim, nap, build

• Swimming, napping, building

• Swimming, to nap, building sand castles

Which sentence structure is parallel?

• Jonas is learning potions, spells, and about mythical animals.

• At Magic School, Jonas studies potions, casting spells, and mythical creatures.

• Jonas is studying potions, spells, and learning about mythical animals.

• Jonas studies potions, spells, and mythical animals.

What should be parallel to 'biking' in the sentence 'I enjoy running and biking but my brother likes to dance and sing'?

• Sing

• Dance

• Enjoy

• Running

Identify the pattern in the sentence 'Jonas is studying potions, spells, and mythical animals.'

• Verbs ending in -ing

• Noun phrases

• Gerund phrases

• Adjective-noun combinations