Parallelism Practice - Grade 7 ELA
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors in parallel structure in sentences.
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Parallelism Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions for each activity. This worksheet focuses on parallelism, which means using similar grammatical constructions for similar ideas.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.
1. Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
She likes to sing, to dance, and painting.
She likes singing, dancing, and to paint.
She likes to sing, to dance, and to paint.
She likes singing, to dance, and paint.
2. Identify the sentence with proper parallel structure.
He is kind, generous, and has a good heart.
He is kind, generous, and good-hearted.
He is kind, generous, and he has a good heart.
He is kind, being generous, and a good heart.
Complete the following sentences by adding a phrase that maintains parallel structure.
1. My favorite activities are reading, hiking, and .
2. The coach told the players to run faster, to jump higher, and .
3. She was praised for her intelligence, her creativity, and .
Rewrite the following sentences to correct errors in parallel structure.
1. The dog was barking, jumping, and wagged its tail.
2. We need to buy milk, eggs, and some bread.
Determine if the following statements about parallel structure are true or false.
1. Parallelism is only used with lists of verbs.
True
False
2. Using parallel structure makes writing clearer and more impactful.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing your favorite hobby. Make sure to use parallel structure at least twice in your paragraph.