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Instructions: Identify The Sentences That Show Proper Parallel Structure

The document appears to be a worksheet for identifying proper parallel structure in sentences. It provides 12 sentences with options for identifying which use proper parallel structure. It then provides instructions to rewrite 11 sentences that lack parallel structure to improve the parallel structure. The goal is to practice identifying and constructing sentences that maintain parallel structure between sentence elements.

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Instructions: Identify The Sentences That Show Proper Parallel Structure

The document appears to be a worksheet for identifying proper parallel structure in sentences. It provides 12 sentences with options for identifying which use proper parallel structure. It then provides instructions to rewrite 11 sentences that lack parallel structure to improve the parallel structure. The goal is to practice identifying and constructing sentences that maintain parallel structure between sentence elements.

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Name: _______________________________________ Pd: ______ Date: __________________

Instructions: Identify the sentences that show proper parallel structure.


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.

4. (a) The politician responded to the question both promptly and cleverly.
(b) The politician both gave a prompt response and a clever one to the question.

5. (a) Neither scolding the child nor beating him did any good.
(b) Neither a sound scolding nor trying to beat the child did any good.

6. (a) My French is improving slowly but surely.


(b) My French is improving slow but surely.

7. (a) They are leaving the party hurriedly and quietly.


(b) They are leaving the party hurriedly and quiet.

8. (a) James walks and reading at the same time.


(b) James walks and reads at the same time.

9. (a) We spend time listen and laughing at our favorite show.


(b) We spend time listening to and laughing at our favorite show.

10. (a) They exercise daily, maintain a special diet, and get proper sleep.
(b) They exercise daily, maintained a special diet, and they gets proper sleep.

11. (a) Julian was talented, beautiful, and honest.


(b) Julian was talented, beautiful, and she was honest.

12.(a) John walked to the school, but running home.


(b) John walked to the school, but ran home.
Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences. These sentences lack parallel structure.

1. Cathy was not only Sarah’s sister, but also she was her mentor.
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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. Jonathan, reviewing my project performance, evaluating my
targets, and my future prospects with the organization was also discussed.
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4. Mr. Johnson’s speech was imprecise, monotonous, and should have been omitted.
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5. John likes hiking, swimming, and to take afternoon naps.


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6. They will not admit their mistake nor will they be apologizing.
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7. Mrs. Davis need a new sofa, table and lamps for her TV lounge.
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8. Literature classes teach students to analyze texts, think critically, and have better writing.
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9. He is man of great talent, ability and who is most intelligent.


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10. They finally made the decision to go to university and what they would take in.
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11. Every morning of our vacation, it either rained or there was snow.
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12. He would rather play in the yard than studying.


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