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Parallel Structure. Grade 9 Language Arts Event Description notes. Parallel Structure.
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Parallel Structure Grade 9 Language Arts Event Description notes
Parallel Structure • Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance (in a sentence). This can be a word, phrase, or clause. The usual way to join parallel structures is with the use of coordinating conjunctions such as “and” or “or.”
Parallel Structure • Words and Phrases • With -ing form • Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and biking. • With infinitive form • Parallel: Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bike.
Parallel Structure • Mary likes to hike, swim, and ride a bike. • Do not mix forms • NOT parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bike. • Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bike.
Parallel Structure • NOT parallel: The manager was asked to write her report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner. • Parallel: The manager was asked to write her report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.
Parallel Structure • Clauses • A parallel structure that begins with clauses must continue with clauses. • NOT parallel: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-ups. • Parallel: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-ups.
Parallel Structure • Lists after a colon • Be sure to keep all elements in the same form • NOT Parallel: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs. • Parallel: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.
Parallel Structure • Proofreading Strategies: • - skim your paper, pausing at words “and” and “or.” Check for parallelism. • - for items in a list, put them in a column to see if they are parallel. • - listen to the sound as you read, is there a series or rhythm being repeated? Check for parallelism.
Parallel Structure • Fill in the following sentence blanks with words or phrases of your own. Watch for parallelism. • Subways are ____, ____, and ____. • At those parties, we had lot of fun. We ____, ____, and ____. • If you ____ and ____ you will feel healthy. • It was a clear May day. In the park, ____, ____, and ____.