Mastering Parallel Structure
A Grade 12 ELA worksheet focused on identifying, correcting, and applying parallel structure in sentences and larger texts.
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Mastering Parallel Structure
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions for each task. This worksheet focuses on understanding and applying parallel structure in writing.
Complete the following sentences by adding a word or phrase that maintains parallel structure.
1. She loves hiking, swimming, and .
2. The coach told the players to run faster, jump higher, and .
3. My goals for the semester are to study diligently, to participate actively, and .
4. The new policy affects students, faculty, and .
Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.
1. Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
She likes to read books, listen to music, and watching movies.
She likes reading books, listening to music, and watching movies.
She likes to read books, to listen to music, and watch movies.
She likes reading books, listen to music, and watching movies.
2. Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, revise the proposal, and then they will present it again.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, to revise the proposal, and to present it again.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, revising the proposal, and present it again.
The committee decided to postpone the vote, revise the proposal, and presenting it again.
Rewrite the following sentences to correct any faulty parallel structure. You may need to add or remove words.
1. My old car is rusty, has dents, and unreliable.
2. The job requires a candidate who is organized, creative, and can work independently.
3. She spent her vacation hiking in the mountains, exploring ancient ruins, and on the beach.
Indicate whether each sentence correctly uses parallel structure (True) or contains faulty parallelism (False).
1. He is known for his intelligence, his wit, and his kindness.
True
False
2. The company aims to increase sales, to expand its market, and improving customer satisfaction.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing your favorite hobby or a significant event in your life. Ensure that you use at least three examples of parallel structure within your paragraph. Underline or highlight these examples.