Parallel Construction Practice
A Grade 10 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors in parallel construction in sentences.
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Parallel Construction Practice
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Read each section's instructions carefully and complete the tasks. This worksheet focuses on parallel construction, which means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel construction.
1. Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
She likes singing, to dance, and painting.
She likes to sing, to dance, and to paint.
She likes singing, dancing, and to paint.
She likes to sing, dancing, and painting.
2. Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, to review the documents, and that they would consult legal counsel.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, reviewing the documents, and to consult legal counsel.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, to review the documents, and to consult legal counsel.
The committee decided postponing the vote, reviewing the documents, and consulting legal counsel.
Rewrite each sentence to correct the error in parallel construction.
1. My goals for the summer are to get a job, reading more books, and travel to a new city.
My goals for the summer are .
2. The professor advised the students that they should study diligently, to attend all lectures, and participate in class discussions.
The professor advised the students .
Rewrite the following sentences to ensure proper parallel construction. Explain why your revision is correct.
1. He was known for his honesty, his kindness, and because he was always helping others.
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2. When you go camping, remember to pack warm clothes, a flashlight, and that you should bring enough food.
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Determine if the following statements about parallel construction are True or False.
1. Parallel construction only applies to lists of words, not phrases or clauses.
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False
2. Using parallel structure makes sentences clearer and easier to read.
True
False
Write a paragraph (4-6 sentences) describing your favorite hobby. In your paragraph, include at least two sentences that demonstrate clear parallel construction. Underline or highlight the parallel elements in your sentences.