Parallel Structure Practice
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying, correcting, and using parallel structure in sentences.
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Parallel Structure Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using parallel structure in sentences.
What is Parallel Structure?
Parallel structure (also called parallelism) is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. By making sure each compared item or idea in your sentence follows the same grammatical pattern, you create a sense of rhythm and balance, making your writing clearer and more pleasing to read. For example, instead of writing 'She likes to swim, to run, and biking,' you would write 'She likes to swim, to run, and to bike.'
1. Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
He enjoys hiking, swimming, and to read.
He enjoys hiking, swimming, and reading.
He enjoys to hike, swimming, and to read.
He enjoys to hike, to swim, and reading.
2. Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly?
The dog was barking, howling, and ran away.
The dog was barking, howling, and running away.
The dog barked, howling, and ran away.
The dog barked, howled, and running away.
Complete the following sentences by adding a word or phrase that maintains parallel structure.
3. My favorite activities are swimming, hiking, and .
4. She is talented at singing, dancing, and .
5. He wants to travel the world, meet new people, and .
Rewrite the following sentences to correct the errors in parallel structure.
6. My goals for the summer are to learn a new language, reading more books, and to volunteer at the local shelter.
7. The recipe requires mixing the flour, adding the sugar, and then you should stir in the eggs.
Determine if the following statements about parallel structure are true or false.
8. Parallel structure is only used when listing verbs.
True
False
9. Using parallel structure makes sentences easier to understand and more impactful.
True
False
10. Write a paragraph about your three favorite hobbies. Make sure to use parallel structure when describing them.