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This document discusses parallel structure and contains two skills - Skill 19 on using parallel structure with coordinate conjunctions, and Skill 20 on using parallel structure with paired conjunctions. It provides examples of correct and incorrect uses of parallel structure, outlines rules for parallel structure, and contains exercises for students to identify parallel and non-parallel parts of sentences.

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Modul Basic English Kkni - 11

This document discusses parallel structure and contains two skills - Skill 19 on using parallel structure with coordinate conjunctions, and Skill 20 on using parallel structure with paired conjunctions. It provides examples of correct and incorrect uses of parallel structure, outlines rules for parallel structure, and contains exercises for students to identify parallel and non-parallel parts of sentences.

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PERTEMUAN 11:

PROBLEMS WITH PARALLEL STRUCTURE

A. TUJUAN PEMBELAJARAN
Setelah mempelajari materi ini, mahasiswa mampu:
11.1 Memeriksa struktur paralel dengan kata penghubung koordinat (Skill 19).
11.2 Memeriksa struktur parallel dengan kata penghubung yang berpasangan
(Skill 20)
B. URAIAN MATERI
Tujuan Pembelajaran 11.1 dan 11.2:
Mampu memeriksa struktur parallel dengan kata penghubung koordinat dan kata
penghubung yang berpasangan

SKILL 19: USE PARALLEL STRUCTURE WITH COORDINATE


CONJUNCTIONS
The job of the coordinate conjunctions ( and, but, or) is to join together equal
expressions. In other words, what is on one side of these words must be parallel to
what is on the other side. These conjunctions can join nouns, or verbs, or adjectives,
or phrases, or subordinate clauses, or main clauses; they just must join together two
of the same thing. Here are examples of two nouns joined by a coordinate
conjunction.
I need to talk to the manager or the assistant manager.
She is not a teacher but a lawyer.
You can choose from activities such as hiking and kayaking.
Here are examples of two verbs joined by a coordinate conjunction:
Here only eats and sleeps when he takes a vacation.
She invites us to her home but never talks with us.
You can stay home or go to the movies with us.
Here are examples of two adjectives joined by a coordinate conjunction:
My boss is sincere and nice.
The exam that he gave was short but difficult.
Class can be interesting or boring.
Here are examples of two phrases joined by a coordinate conjunction:
There are students in the classroom and in front of the building.
The papers are on my desk or in the drawer.
The checks will be ready not at noon but at 1:00.
Here are examples of two clauses joined by a coordinate conjunction:
They are not interested in what you say or what you do.
I am here because I have to be and because I want to be.
Mr. Brown likes to go home early, but his wife prefers to stay late.
The following chart outlines the use of parallel structures with coordinate
conjunctions:
PARALLEL STRUCTURE WITH COORDINATE CONJUNCTIONS

and
but
(same structure) or (same structure)

and
but
(same structure) (same structure) (same structure)
or

EXERCISE 19: Each of the following sentences contains words or groups of


words that should be parallel. Circle the word that indicates that the sentence
should have parallel parts. Underline the parts that should be parallel. Then
indicate if the sentences are correct ( C) or incorrect (I).

1. She held jobs as a typist, a housekeeper, and in a restaurant.

___2. The report you are looking for could be in the file or on the desk.
_____3. She works very hard but usually gets below-average grades.

_____4. The speaker introduced himself, told several interesting anecdotes, and
finishing with an emotional plea.

_____5. You should know when the program starts and how many units you must
complete.

SKILL 20: USE PARALLEL STRUCTURE WITH PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS


The paired conjunctions both ... and, either... or, neither... nor, and not only ...
but also require parallel structures.
I know both where you went and what you did.
Either Lark or Sue has the book.
The tickets are neither in my pocket nor in my purse.
He is not only an excellent student but also an outstanding athlete.
The following is not parallel and must be corrected:
He want either to go by train or by plane*.
It is not correct because to go by train is not parallel to by plane. It can be
corrected in several ways.
He wants either to go by train or to go by plane.
He wants to go either by train or by plane.
He wants to go by either train or plane.
When you are using these paired conjunctions, be sure that the correct parts
are used together. The following are incorrect:
I want both this book or* that one.
Either Sam nor* U is taking the course.
These sentences are incorrect because the wrong parts of the paired conjunctions
are used together. In the first example, and should be used with both. In the second
example, or should be used with either.
The following chart outlines the use of parallel structure with paired conjunctions:
PARALLEL STRUCTURE WITH PAIRED CONJUNCTIONS
(same structure) (same structure)
both both
either either
neither neither
not only not only

EXERCISE 20: Each of the following sentences contains words or groups of


words that should be parallel. Circle the word or words that indicate that the
sentence should have parallel parts. Underline the parts that should be parallel.
Then indicate if the sentences are correct ( C) or incorrect (I).
____1. According to the syllabus, you can either write a paper or you can take an
exam.
____2. It would be both noticed and appreciated if you could finish the work before
you leave.
____3. She would like neither to see a movie or to go bowling.
____4. Either the manager or her assistant can help you with your refund.
____5. She wants not only to take a trip to Europe but she also would like to travel to
Asia.

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