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English 8 Q3 LAS W6 Parallel Structures

The document provides information about parallel structures and examples of proper parallel construction in sentences. It defines parallel structures as phrases in a sentence having similar grammatical structure, which provides balance and clarity. The document gives examples of sentences with and without parallel structures and instructs the reader to maintain the same grammatical forms for all elements in a series, such as verbs or nouns. It emphasizes that parallel structure makes sentences easier to read.

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English 8 Q3 LAS W6 Parallel Structures

The document provides information about parallel structures and examples of proper parallel construction in sentences. It defines parallel structures as phrases in a sentence having similar grammatical structure, which provides balance and clarity. The document gives examples of sentences with and without parallel structures and instructs the reader to maintain the same grammatical forms for all elements in a series, such as verbs or nouns. It emphasizes that parallel structure makes sentences easier to read.

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English 8

Use Parallel
Structures
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After going through this Learning


Activity Sheet, you will be able to:

• Define parallel structures and its rules;


• Identify parallel structures; and
• Rewrite sentences to show parallel
structures.
Parallel
Structures
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What is . . .?
PARALLEL

× is an adjective that means being


everywhere equidistant
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PARALLELISM
× it is when phrases in a sentence have similar
grammatical structure.
× Provides a phrase with balance and clarity.
× Serves to give phrases a pattern and rhythm.
× The repetition of two grammatical form in two or more
parts of a sentence.
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WHICH IS CORRECT?

“ It is better to give than receiving.”

or

“ It is better to give than to receive”


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WHICH IS CORRECT?

“ Simple is beauty.”

or

“ Simplicity is beauty.”
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Which word among the following has a
different grammatical form?

dig, cook, dance, singing

dig, cook, dance, sing


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Which word among the following has a
different grammatical form?

Locked, ate, took, looked,


waits, ran

Locked, ate, took, looked,


waited, ran
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Which word among the following has a
different grammatical form?

beautiful, simple, intelligent,


actively, lazy

beautiful, simple, intelligent,


active, lazy
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REMEMBER!!!
× When a series is composed of verbs, do not
mix forms. For example, mixing an
infinitive (a verb beginning with to) with a
gerund (a verb form ending in –ing) breaks
parallel structure.
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Which has a parallel structure?

A. I like to jog, bake, paint, and watch movies.

B. I like to jog, bake, paint, and watching


movies.

C. I like jogging, baking, painting, and watching


movies.
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Which has a parallel structure?

A. I like to jog, bake, paint, and watch movies. ✓

B. I like to jog, bake, paint, and watching


movies.

C. I like jogging, baking, painting, and watching ✓

movies.
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Remember!!!
Parallel words
On a word level, a noun should be grouped
with other nouns, an adjectives with other
adjectives and so on.
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Which has a parallel structure?

a. The company is looking for a candidate who is


friendly, organized, meticulous, and is going to arrive
to work on time.

b. The company is looking for a candidate who is


friendly,organized, meticulous, and punctual.
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REMEMBER!!!
× Parallel structure should be used to balance
a series of phrases with the same
grammatical structure. For example, avoid
mixing nouns phrases with verb phrases.
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Which has a parallel structure?

A. Initial trials showed that exposure to the chemical


caused memory problems, intermittent dizziness, and
prevents sleeps.

B. Initial trials showed that exposure to the chemical


caused memory problems, intermittent dizziness, and
insomnia.
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REMEMBER!!!
× Parallel clauses

Parallel is also applicable to a series of clauses


in a sentence.
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Which has a parallel structure?

A. The report card stated that the student often talked


in class, that he bullied other students, and rarely
finished his homework.

B. The report card stated that the student often talked


in class, that he bullied other students, and that he
really finished his homework.
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Remember!!!
× Parallel construction in pairs

Use a parallel construction when a sentence


contains a pair of connected ideas. Pairs can
be connected by coordinating conjunctions,
which include and, nor, but, or, and yet.
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Which has a parallel structure?

A. She planned to collect data by either using an


online survey or phone interviews.

B. She planned to collect data by either using an


online survey or conducting an online interview.

B. She planned to collect data through either online


surveys or phone interviews.
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Remember!!!
× Use parallel construction when a pair of
ideas are linked by a correlative
conjunction, such as not only…but also,
either…or, and neither…nor.
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Which has a parallel structure?


A. His paper argues that the distinctive divergence in the two artist’s styles
was not only shaped by their mutual rivalry but also because of the
idiosyncratic taste of patrons.

B. His paper argues that the distinctive divergence in the two artist’s
styles was shaped not only by their mutual rivalry but also by their
idiosyncratic tastes of patrons.

The same rule applies to pairs connected by a word of


comparison, such as ever, than, or as.
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REMEMBER!
× Maintaining parallel structure helps you
avoid grammatically incorrect sentences
and improves your writing style. Although
lack of parallelism is not always strictly
incorrect, sentences with parallel structure
are easier to read and add a sence of
balance to your writing.
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Which is correct?

× It is better to give than × It is better to give than


receiving. to receive.

× Simple is beauty. × Simplicity is beauty.


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× To achieve parallelism, there must be the


same grammatical structure among the
elements in your sentences.
× Simple uses of parallelism create a
readable and understandable passages.
Sentences are best understood when
structured in a grammatically parallel
fashion.
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____1. Sharon bought a scarf, a teddy bear and a sketchbook.


____2. John wanted to travel by car, by train, and then take a bus.
____3. They like playing games, riding bicycles and cooking food.
____4. Marianne is a good writer, volleyball player and pianist.
____5. The entourage will go to Manila, to Palawan and Cebu.
____6. James sang, performed and then he went outside.
____7. He throws garbage, he grabs wallets, and he runs away.
____8. Jenny is in either the classroom or the laboratory.
____9. Michael anticipates both to earn a salary and to get a bonus.
____10. The weather report was neither accurate nor fair.
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Activity 2: Gear Up
 
Directions: Identify the sentences that show proper parallel structure.
Write the letter of your choice on the spaces provided.
_____1.
(a) The symposium explained how to respond quickly, appearing capable, and
how to ask for help.
(b) The symposium explained how to respond quickly, how to appear capable,
and how to ask for help.
_____2.
(a) Judith dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and they are self-centered.
(b) Judith dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and self-centered.
_____3.
(a) Not only did I have to run 30 km, but I also had to cross the bridge.
(b) I not only had to run 30 km but also cross the bridge.
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Activity 3: Speed Up
Directions: Rewrite the sentences to show parallel structure.
Example:
He would rather play in the yard than studying.
Answer:
He would rather play in the yard than study in the college.

1. Iza was not only Annah’s sister, but also she was her
mentor.
2. If you go to the bookshop, please remember to pick up
your books, buy some stationary, and to look for a latest
novel.
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3. I spent four hours with Mr. Cruz, reviewing my project
performance, evaluating my targets, and my future
prospects with the organization was also discussed.
4. Mr. Arroyo’s speech was imprecise, monotonous, and
should have been omitted.
5. John likes hiking, swimming, and to take afternoon naps.
6. They will not admit their mistake nor will they be
apologizing.
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7. Mrs. Aquino’s need a new sofa, table and lamps
for her TV lounge.
8. Literature classes teach students to analyze texts,
think critically, and have better writing.
9. He is man of great talent, ability and who is
most intelligent.
10.They finally made the decision to go to
university and what they would take in.
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Thank You!

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