Transcript Chapter 20: Parallel Structure

Chapter 20: Parallel Structure
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Parallel structure means balance in a sentence.
To create sentences with parallelism, remember this rule:
– Similar points should get a similar structure.
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Two steps in checking a sentence for a parallel structure:
– Look for the list in the sentence.
– Put the parts of the list into a similar structure.
(You may have to change or add something to
gain the parallel structure.)
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure
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Example not parallel: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a
schedule for patrols, coordinate teams, and to create new rules.
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Parallel List: The committee met
1. to set up
2. to coordinate
3. to create
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Example revised: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a
schedule for patrols, to coordinate teams, and to create new rules.
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure
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Example not parallel: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a
schedule for patrols, coordinate teams, and to create new rules.
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Parallel List: The committee met to
1. set up
2. coordinate
3. create
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Example revised: The committee met to set up a schedule, coordinate teams,
and create new rules.
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure
Exercises
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Correct sentences to achieve parallel structure.
Q.
The truck drove through the red light, struck another car, and was landing in a
garden of daffodils.
The truck drove through the red light, struck another car, and landed in a garden
of daffodils.
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To maintain good health, people should try to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep 8
hours per night, and to exercise for about 20 minutes every day.
To maintain good health, people should try to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep 8
hours per night, and exercise 20 minutes every day.
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure
Exercises
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Correct sentences to achieve parallel structure.
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After this semester ends, I want to sleep in late, read for fun, and will be relaxing
with my iPod.
After this semester ends, I want to sleep in late, read for fun, and relax with my
iPod.
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When I work on my aunt’s farm, I am feeding the horses, to muck the stalls, and
cleaning the riding gear.
When I work on my aunt’s farm, I am feeding the horses, mucking the stalls, and
cleaning the riding gear.