Parallel Structure and Conjunctions

This video tutorial explains the concept of parallel structure in writing, highlighting its importance in enhancing clarity and sophistication. It provides examples of non-parallel sentences and demonstrates how to correct them using coordinating and correlative conjunctions. The tutorial also offers practical tips and exercises to help learners apply these concepts effectively.

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

• It makes sentences longer.

• It adds humor to the text.

• It increases readability and clarity.

• It makes sentences more complex.

Which of the following sentences is in parallel structure?

• Aaron likes to ski, the mall, and eating out.

• Aaron likes skiing, shopping, and eating out.

• Aaron likes skiing, the mall, and to go out to eat.

• Aaron likes skiing, to shop, and eating out.

What is the acronym used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

• CONJUNCT

• FANBOYS

• COORDINATE

• BOYSFAN

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• But

• And

• For

• Because

Identify the error in the sentence: 'My brother took me golfing and to a baseball game.'

• The sentence uses incorrect punctuation.

• The sentence lacks a subject.

• The elements being joined are not in the same grammatical form.

• The sentence is too long.

Which pair of correlative conjunctions is used to show a mutual relationship?

• For...nor

• And...or

• Not only...but also

• But...yet

What is the correct way to fix the sentence: 'My dog not only likes to chase sticks but also go on walks'?

• My dog not only likes to chase sticks but also going on walks.

• My dog likes to chase sticks but also go on walks.

• My dog not only likes to chase sticks but also likes to go on walks.

• My dog likes to chase sticks and go on walks.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure with a word of comparison?

• I would rather flying to Florida than to drive.

• I would rather fly to Florida than drive.

• I would rather fly to Florida than driving.

• I would rather fly to Florida than to drive.

How can you bring a sentence into parallel structure?

• By using different conjunctions.

• By ensuring all parts follow the same grammatical pattern.

• By changing the subject.

• By adding more words.

What is the correct revision for the sentence: 'Global warming affects humans, the environment, and is scary'?

• Global warming affects humans, the environment, and scary.

• Global warming affects humans, the environment, and scares people.

• Global warming affects humans, the environment, and is frightening.

• Global warming affects humans, the environment, and it is scary.