Mastering Parallelism
A Grade 10 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors in parallelism in sentences and passages.
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Mastering Parallelism
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your understanding and application of parallelism in sentence structure.
1. Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct parallelism.
She likes to hike, to swim, and riding bikes.
He was praised for his courage, his honesty, and for being true to his word.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, to reconsider the budget, and to revise the proposal.
My goals are to get good grades, to play sports, and making new friends.
2. Which of the following sentences contains an error in parallelism?
He enjoys running, swimming, and cycling.
The new policy is fair, transparent, and it is efficient.
She is a talented singer, a skilled dancer, and a powerful actress.
They decided to travel by plane, by train, and by car.
Rewrite the following sentences to achieve parallelism. The first word is provided.
3. The chef was known for his delicious food, his innovative recipes, and how he presented dishes beautifully. The chef was known for his delicious food, his innovative recipes, and .
4. My teacher advised me to study hard, to ask questions, and that I should participate in class. My teacher advised me to study hard, to ask questions, and .
Indicate whether the following statements about parallelism are True or False.
5. Parallelism can only be achieved with verbs in a sentence.
True
False
6. Using parallel structure makes sentences clearer and easier to understand.
True
False
7. Explain in your own words why parallelism is important for effective writing.
Read the following passage and identify any instances of faulty parallelism. Rewrite the sentences to correct these errors.
The student council planned several events: a bake sale, to organize a charity drive, and they would host a talent show. Their goals were to raise money for the local shelter, encouraging community involvement, and to provide entertainment for their peers. They believed that by working hard, being creative, and with good communication, they could achieve their objectives.
8. Identify and correct the faulty parallelism in the first sentence.
9. Identify and correct the faulty parallelism in the second sentence.
10. Identify and correct the faulty parallelism in the third sentence.
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