What is parallel structure To identify faulty parallel

What is parallel structure? To identify faulty parallel structure To correct faulty parallel structure in sentences

Bell ringer #1 Write down the word or words that do not fit into each category 1. camping, boat rides , hiking, skiing 2. They raise corn and wheat They make their own wine They are digging for clams 3. In the pit of his stomach across his forehead his eyes through his veins

Bell Ringer 4. Painting pictures two boxes of watercolors a large sketch pad crayons 5. Loneliness despair sadly

Essential Vocabulary Parallelism is a balance that occurs in sentence structure when you combine several related ideas in one sentence and they are balanced. Balance is created in a sentence when the same forms or parts of speech are used to express an idea Ex: a noun + a noun, a phrase+ a phrase a clause + a clause Signal words- Specific words that help you identify parallel structure present in the sentence

Signal words Some words signal parallel structure: And, ( words joined by “and” should almost Always be parallel) If they aren’t “and” is probably inappropriate But, (implies contrast , parallel structure is essential to clarify those contrasts) * Regard all coordinating conjunctions as signals for parallel structure: or, for, so

Combination Signal Words Either/or Neither/nor Not only /but also Both/and Whether/ or * “and” /”but” are the most common individual signal words used with parallel constructions but sometime combinations signal the need for parallelism or balance

Examples of Parallel Structure I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer and hockey. ( 3 nouns) Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, to join the debating team, and to participate in band. (3 infinitive phrases) He said that he would meet you at the soccer field and that you should not be late. (2 noun clauses)

Examples of Parallel Structure The players are excited, eager, and enthusiastic(3 adjectives) The author wrote skillfully , and quickly. (2 adverbs) She fell in love and out of love in a few minutes. (2 prepositional phrases)

Examples of parallel structure Who he was and where he came from did not matter. ( 2 adverb clauses)

. How do you correct faulty parallel structure? Step 1 Read the sentence Step 2 look for signal words to see if there is a parallel structure attempted. Step 3 Underline or circle signal word Step 4 examine to see what type of word or words are connected by the signal word. (parts of speech, phrases or clauses) Step 5 Correct faulty parallel structure by adding the same type of word or structure on the right side of the signal word.

How do you correct faulty parallel structure? (Examples) (single word parts of speech) Faulty structure : The waiter suggested lamb chops, green beans and that we try sweet potatoes Correction: The waiter suggested lamb, chops, green beans and sweet potatoes.

How do you correct faulty parallel structure? Phrases Faulty structure She loves to swim in the ocean and also water ski at the lake. Parallel She loves to swim in the ocean and to water ski at the lake

How do you correct faulty parallel structure? (Examples) Clauses Faulty structure Jared faced his trial believing in his own innocence and he desired the truth. Parallel – Jared faced his trial believing in his own innocence and desiring the truth

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