Parallel Structure ( or parallelism ) ‏

1. Parallel Structure (or parallelism)‏ Which picture doesn't belong? Why? A B C

2. Parallel Structure (or parallelism)‏ Which word doesn't belong? Skating Beach Biking

3. Parallel Structure (or parallelism)‏ Beach is a noun Skating and biking are verbs action words These two words are grammatically parallel to each other Beach is not parallel with Skating and biking

4. Parallel Structure (or parallelism)‏ This sentence is parallel I enjoy skating and biking. This sentence is not parallel I enjoy skating, biking and the beach. I enjoy skating, biking and going to the beach. This sentence is parallel

5. Parallel Structure means using the same part of speech for sentence elements that are the same in function. Which sentence is parallel? There are three ways to check for parallel structure.

6. Parallel Structure should be used when elements are joined by coordinating conjunctions: Incorrect: I am allergic to the dog’s hair andhow it smells. Tip #1 Correct: I am allergic to the dog’s hair andits smell.

7. Parallel Structure should be used when writing elements in the form of a list or a series: Incorrect: Betty likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle. Correct: Tip #2 Betty likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle. Betty likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle. Betty likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.

8. Parallel Structure should be used when comparing or contrasting elements A is better than B X is less than Y Incorrect: James enjoys readingmore than to write. Tip #3 Correct: James enjoys readingmore than writing.

9. Write this sentence: A true skater eats kink rails for breakfast, can kick up high momentum to pop shove it and always catch the board with his feet. Practice Underline the elements joined by coordinating conjunctions: A true skater eats kink rails for breakfast, can kick up high momentum to pop shove it and always catch the board with his feet.

10. Practice A true skater eats kink rails for breakfast, can kick up high momentum to pop shove itand always catch the board with his feet. How can we make this parallel? eats kink rails for breakfast, kicks up high momentum to pop shove it and always catches the board with his feet.

11. Write this sentence: Some teens like to text, putting on makeup all the time, whine to teachers, talk about their friends behind their back, MySpace, and taking pictures of each other in weird poses. Underline the elements joined by coordinating conjunctions:

12. Some teens like to text, putting on makeupall the time, whine to teachers, talk about their friends behind their back, MySpace, and taking pictures of each other in weird poses.

14. Some teens like to text, to put on makeup all the time, to whine to teachers, to talk about their friends behind their back, to use MySpace, and to take pictures of each other in weird poses.

15. Parallel Structure

16. 1. The factory workers were ready, able, and were quite determined to do a great job.2. The computer network is safer, stronger, and more secure. 

17. 3.  We cannot be worried or terrified of difficulties in life. 4.  The actor taught his student how to read, how to stand, how to cry, and to talk with fans. 

18. 5.  The requirements for a chemistry degree are not as strict as a medical degree. 6.  Either you can join the army or the navy.

19. 7.  The reorganization of the company is neither simple nor it will be cheap.   8.  When I was in high school, I learned piano and how to play the guitar.

20. 9.  Fred supports the idea because, first, its simplicity; second, it is unique. 10.  They are either our friends or they are not.

21. The characteristics in this story for American romanticism are the supernatural, exotic, and that nature reveals spirituality and truth.

22. Some of the characteristics of American Romanticism are: supernatural, uses nature, values feelings and intuition over reason, and champions individual freedom and worth.