Mastering Parallel Structure
This worksheet helps 6th-grade students understand and apply parallel structure in sentences for clarity and impact.
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Mastering Parallel Structure
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember that parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
1. Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
I enjoy hiking, swimming, and to bike.
I enjoy hiking, swimming, and biking.
I enjoy to hike, swimming, and biking.
I enjoy hiking, to swim, and biking.
2. Choose the sentence with parallel structure.
She likes to read, to write, and drawing.
She likes reading, writing, and to draw.
She likes reading, writing, and drawing.
She likes to read, writing, and drawing.
Rewrite the following sentences to have parallel structure. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word.
3. My goals are to study hard, to get good grades, and (succeed) in life.
4. He is kind, generous, and (help) to everyone.
5. Sarah loves to sing, to dance, and (perform) on stage.
6. Rewrite the following sentence to have correct parallel structure:
My dog loves running in the park, to chase squirrels, and digging holes.
7. Rewrite the following sentence to have correct parallel structure:
The recipe calls for chopping onions, dicing tomatoes, and to mince garlic.
Read each statement. Determine if the sentence uses correct parallel structure.
8. The sentence 'He is a great student because he is intelligent, works hard, and always prepared' uses correct parallel structure.
True
False
9. The sentence 'She enjoys reading books, watching movies, and listening to music' demonstrates parallel structure.
True
False
10. Write a paragraph about your favorite hobby. Make sure to use at least three sentences that demonstrate correct parallel structure.