Parallel Construction Practice
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors in parallel construction.
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Parallel Construction Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities on parallel construction.
Parallel construction (also called parallelism) 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. The usual way to join parallel structures is with coordinating conjunctions (and, or, but).
Examples:
Incorrect: My dog is cute, furry, and always makes me laugh.
Correct: My dog is cute, furry, and funny.
Incorrect: She likes to swim, to hike, and riding her bike.
Correct: She likes to swim, to hike, and to ride her bike.
1. Which sentence uses correct parallel construction?
He enjoys running, jumping, and to swim.
She likes singing, dancing, and playing the piano.
They decided to eat pizza, watching a movie, and playing games.
The book was interesting, well-written, and I learned a lot.
2. Which sentence contains an error in parallel structure?
My favorite activities are reading, hiking, and camping.
The chef was talented, creative, and worked hard.
He wanted to visit Paris, London, and Rome.
She prepared the meal, set the table, and welcomed the guests.
Complete each sentence using parallel construction. Write the correct word or phrase in the blank.
1. He likes to read books, listen to music, and .
2. My new bike is fast, shiny, and .
3. The recipe requires mixing the flour, adding the sugar, and .
Rewrite the following sentences to correct errors in parallel construction.
1. My grandmother is kind, generous, and she is very wise.
2. To succeed, you must study hard, practice often, and have determination.
3. The artist sketched the landscape, mixed the paints, and then he started to paint.
Determine if the following statements about parallel construction are True or False.
1. Parallel construction makes sentences clearer and easier to understand.
True
False
2. You should always use different grammatical forms when listing items in a series.
True
False