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PARALLEL STRUCTURE

What is Parallel Structure Parallel Structure is when instead of adding to, to a sentence you can instead add –ing or the conjunction like for.

Here is an example of one

Parallel StructureParallel Structure helps to modify complex sentences in to more simpler sentences. You can use conjunctions and other link words to help simplify your sentences.

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Grammar HandoutParallel Structure is sentence elements that are alike in function. These elements are in the same grammar form so that they are parallel.

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________ Structure _______ words together by using 1 or more ________ conjunctions in a sentence.This structure ______ more to the sentence by adding in –ing and other _______. It also _______ or shortness sentences.

Grammar Handout Answers1. Parallel

2. Link

3. Conjunction

4. 1

5. Sentence

6. Add

7. Suffixes

8. simplifies

QuizFill in the blank

____________ Structure combines ___________ by adding in conjunctions and ___________ words. As a result the sentences are _____________ into one ______ sentence. Parallel _________ modifies and _______ sentences.

Example:

Chose the best sentence

1)A Sara likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.

B Sara likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.

2)A The student was asked to write his paper quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.

B The student was asked to write his paper quickly and accurately and thoroughly.

3)A Sid likes hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon rests.

B Sid likes hiking, attending the rodeo, and afternoon rests.

Quiz Answers1. Parallel

2. Sentence

3. Link

4. Joined

5. Big

6. Structure

7. Simplifies

8. A

9. B

10.B