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Which is different?

beautiful, simple, intelligent, actively, lazy


adjective- describes adverb
a noun or a pronoun describes a
verb

beautiful, simple, intelligent, active, lazy


PARALLELISM
or
Parallel construction
Learning Outcomes:

I can:

➢define parallelism,
➢observe the two groups of sentences in parallelism; and
➢used parallelism in a poem by observing the rules in
parallelism
Essential Question

As a student, how can you appreciate


parallelism in day-to-day
communication with others?
PARALLELISM
or
Parallel construction
• it refers to two or more words, phrases, clauses, or
sentences that have similar forms or structures

• provides balance and it adds up to the cohesion of a


sentence or a paragraph

• it is when phrases in a sentence have similar or the


same grammatical structure

• provides a phrases with balance and clarity


Which word among the following has a different
grammatical form?
dig, cook, dance, singing
based form of verb
dig, cook, dance, sing
Which has a parallel structure?

a. I like jogging, baking, painting and


watching movies.

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


movies.
To have a clear view of parallelism, here are
the two group of sentences;

❖C o r r e c t P a r a l l e l i s m

❖F a u l t y P a r a l l e l i s m
Correct Parallelism

➢ Use the same verb, noun, adverb, or adjective to form


consistency throughout a sentence.

Example:
I enjoy sw imming, biking, and running .

Man is endowed with intelligence, curiosity,


noun noun
and resourcefulness.
noun
Faulty Parallelism

➢ Occurs when the items in the series of a sentence


do not have the same grammatical structure.

Example:
I enjoy swimming, biking and also run.
noun noun verb

I enjoy being with kindness and friendly people.


noun adjective
Five Parallelism Rules:
1. Use parallel structure with elements joined by coordinating
conjunctions.
2. Use parallel structure with elements in lists or in a series.
3. Use parallel structure with elements being compared (X is
more than Y)
4. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a linking verb
or a verb of being.
5. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a correlative
conjunction.
1 . U s e p a r a l l e l s t r u c t u r e w i t h e l e me n t s j o i n e d b y
coordinating conjunctions.
a conjunction placed between words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of
equal rank

E x a mp l e :

Ellen likes hiking, attending


meetings and to take
afternoon naps.
1 . U s e p a r a l l e l s t r u c t u r e w i t h e l e me n t s j o i n e d b y
coordinating conjunctions.

E x a mp l e :

Correct Parallelism:
Ellen likes hiking, attending meetings
and taking afternoon naps.
2. Use parallel structure with elements in lists or in a
series.
Example:

Ellen likes hiking, attending


meetings, and taking afternoon
naps.
3. Use parallel structure with elements being
compared (X is more than Y)

noun

I like swimming better than


to dive.
verb
3. Use parallel structure with elements being
compared (X is more than Y)

Correct Parallelism:
I like swimming better than
diving. noun
4. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a linking
verb or a verb of being.

Example:

To succeed is opening a new


opportunity.
4. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a linking
verb or a verb of being.

Example:

Correct Parallelism:
To succeed is to open a new
opportunity.
5. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a
correlative conjunction.

Example:

First thing in the morning he likes


either doing yoga or walk around the
park.
5. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a
correlative conjunction.

Example:

First thing in the morning he likes either


doing yoga or walking around the
park.
Essential Question

As a student, how can you appreciate


parallelism in day-to-day
communication with others?
Activity 2: Quiz
Direction: Determine if the sentence is CORRRECT PARALLELISM or
FAULTY PARALLELISM. If the sentence is FAULTY PARALLELISM,
write the correct answer.
1. We went running, biking, swimming, and fished.
2. We walked, jumped, and skip on the way.
3. We drove to the lake, mountains, desert, and beach all in one
day.
4. Kelly had to do the ironing, washing, and shopping before her
parents arrived.
5. Lovingly, graciously, and generously, she helped us out.
Direction: Transform the Faulty Parallelism into Correct Parallelism.

6. I like to jog, bake, paint, and watching movies.


7. The participants in the workshop learned how to
communicate, negotiate, and working collaboratively
for the most effective outcome.
8. Her main duties were answering phone calls, filing
records, and to conduct visitor surveys.
9. I enjoy being with kindness and friendly people.
10. Kathleen likes to read, playing the piano, and
going in long walks.
Activity 2: Pair with me!

Direction: In a long size bond paper, write a creative 3-stanza poem


together with a pair. Observe the 5 rules of parallelism in creating your
masterpiece. Present your work in front.

Criteria: Points
Content 15
Creativity 15
Presentation 10
Total 40
1. Faulty Parallelism
We went running, biking, swimming,
and fishing.
2. FAULTY PARALLELISM
We walked, jumped, and skipped.
3. Correct Parallelism
4. Correct Parallelism
5. Correct Parallelism
6. I like to jogging, baking, painting, and
watching movies.
7. The participants in the workshop learned how
to communicate, negotiate, and working
collaboratively for the most effective outcome.
8. Her main duties were answering phone calls,
filing records, and to conduct visitor surveys.
9. I enjoy being with kind and friendly people.
10. Kathleen likes reading, playing the piano,
and going in long walks.

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