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Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed.- Martin Luther King Jr. I Have a Dream.Parallelism in Grammar.mp41. After losing his friends, family and all assets, he is in a dreadful condition.A. Amiable B. Breach D. UpliftingNEXTC. Terrible2He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.29PAPER AND PEN TIMEBRING OUT YOUR OUTPUT NOTEBOOK IN ENGLISH IV1. In your understanding, what is parallelism?2. Why do we need to take into consideration the parallel structure whenever we write or communicate?ASSIGNMENT:1. Read I Have a Dream Martin Luther King Jr.Reference: English Expressways IV pp. 153 1562. Bring your English book tomorrow.DIRECTIONS: Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.

25What is Parallelism?

IMPORTANCE* your ideas come across more clearly since theyre easier to read.* You can express your ideas of equal weight in your writing.* You can emphasize important information or ideas.* You can add rhythm and grace to your writing style.Correct UsageInfinitive PhrasesYou can use "to" right before all the verbs in a sentence or just before the first verb.

Parallel way:

John likes to laugh, to run, and to eat.ORJohn likes to laugh, run, and eat.

Correct Usage-ing WordsParallel way:

John likes laughing, running, and eating.ORLittle ducks are always quacking and following each other.

Correct Usage: PhrasesParallel way:Exercise helps people maintain healthy bodies and handle mental pressure.ORHe prefers talking with friends, milling around and meeting people.Correct Usage: ClausesI try to show my son that language should not be a barrier, and that the cultures of others must be understood.ORMany people exercise because they want to look healthy, because they need to increase stamina and because they hope to live longer.Correct Usage: SentenceI ate in a Vietnamese restaurant, I bought in a Vietnamese flower shop, and I hired a Vietnamese gardener.Mara has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.Mara has wit, charm, and pleasing personality.