Chapter 20 Parallel Structure Parallel structure means balance
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure • • Parallel structure means balance in a sentence. To create sentences with parallelism, remember this rule: – Similar points should get a similar structure. • Two steps in checking a sentence for a parallel structure: – Look for the list in the sentence. – Put the parts of the list into a similar structure. (You may have to change or add something to gain the parallel structure. )
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure • Example not parallel: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a schedule for patrols, coordinate teams, and to create new rules. • Parallel List: The committee met 1. to set up 2. to coordinate 3. to create • Example revised: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a schedule for patrols, to coordinate teams, and to create new rules.
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure • Example not parallel: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a schedule for patrols, coordinate teams, and to create new rules. • Parallel List: The committee met to 1. set up 2. coordinate 3. create • Example revised: The committee met to set up a schedule, coordinate teams, and create new rules.
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure Exercises • Correct sentences to achieve parallel structure. Q. The truck drove through the red light, struck another car, and was landing in a garden of daffodils. The truck drove through the red light, struck another car, and landed in a garden of daffodils. A. Q. A. To maintain good health, people should try to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep 8 hours per night, and to exercise for about 20 minutes every day. To maintain good health, people should try to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep 8 hours per night, and exercise 20 minutes every day.
Chapter 20: Parallel Structure Exercises • Correct sentences to achieve parallel structure. Q. After this semester ends, I want to sleep in late, read for fun, and will be relaxing with my i. Pod. After this semester ends, I want to sleep in late, read for fun, and relax with my i. Pod. A. Q. A. When I work on my aunt’s farm, I am feeding the horses, to muck the stalls, and cleaning the riding gear. When I work on my aunt’s farm, I am feeding the horses, mucking the stalls, and cleaning the riding gear.
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