Parallel Structure Practice
A Grade 9 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting errors in parallel structure in sentences.
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Parallel Structure Practice
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Parallel structure (also called parallelism) is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. By making each compared item or idea in your sentence follow the same grammatical pattern, you create a parallel construction. Read each section carefully and follow the directions.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.
1. Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
She likes to hike, to swim, and riding her bike.
She likes hiking, swimming, and to ride her bike.
She likes to hike, to swim, and to ride her bike.
She likes hiking, to swim, and riding her bike.
2. Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.
The new student is intelligent, kind, and has a good sense of humor.
The new student is intelligent, kind, and humorous.
The new student is intelligent, kind, and possesses humor.
The new student is intelligent, acts kindly, and has humor.
Complete each sentence by adding a phrase that creates parallel structure.
3. My goals for this year are to study more, to exercise regularly, and .
4. The teacher advised us to read the chapter carefully, to take detailed notes, and .
Rewrite the following sentences to correct errors in parallel structure.
5. My brother is a talented musician, a skilled artist, and he also writes poetry.
6. When I go to the beach, I like swimming in the ocean, building sandcastles, and to collect seashells.
Read each statement. Determine if it correctly describes parallel structure. Circle True or False.
7. Parallel structure can only be applied to lists of verbs.
True
False
8. Using parallel structure makes sentences clearer and more impactful.
True
False
9. Write a sentence about your favorite hobbies using parallel structure. Make sure to include at least three items in your list.
10. Write a sentence comparing two things using parallel structure. For example: 'Reading a book is as relaxing as listening to music.'
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