Grammar Parallel Structure Lesson Plans & Worksheets - Free Printable

It looks like you've uploaded a grammar worksheet titled "Parallel Structure" that explains the concept of parallelism in writing and provides rules and examples. However, there is no visible "backside" or practice exercises included in the image you provided — only the explanation and rules.

Since the instructions say:
> *"Complete the exercises on the backside of this worksheet for more practice on using Parallel Structure."*

But the backside isn't visible, I can’t solve the specific practice problems unless they are provided.

However, I can help you understand how to solve parallel structure exercises and provide examples based on the rules given in the worksheet.

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🔍 Understanding Parallel Structure

Parallel structure means using the same grammatical form for elements that are equal in function within a sentence. This improves clarity and rhythm in writing.

The worksheet gives three key rules:

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#### ✔ Rule 1: Use parallel structure when joining elements with coordinating conjunctions (e.g., *and*, *or*, *but*)

- Incorrect: I am allergic to the dog’s hair and how it smells.
→ "hair" is a noun; "how it smells" is a clause → not parallel.

- Correct: I am allergic to the dog’s hair and its smell.
→ Both are nouns → parallel.

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#### ✔ Rule 2: Use parallel structure in lists or series

- Incorrect: The class valued respect, honesty, and being on time in a teacher.
→ "respect", "honesty" are nouns; "being on time" is a gerund phrase → not parallel.

- Correct: The class valued respect, honesty, and promptness in a teacher.
→ All are nouns → parallel.

Alternatively:
- Correct: The class valued respecting, being honest, and being on time.
→ All are gerund phrases → parallel.

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#### ✔ Rule 3: Use parallel structure when comparing or contrasting

- Incorrect: James enjoys reading more than to write.
→ "reading" is a gerund; "to write" is an infinitive → not parallel.

- Correct: James enjoys reading more than writing.
→ Both are gerunds → parallel.

Or:
- Correct: James enjoys reading more than he enjoys writing.
→ Full clauses → parallel.

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📝 How to Solve Practice Exercises

If the backside of the worksheet includes sentences like:

> "She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike."

You would correct it by making all items the same form:

✔ She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.
(All gerunds)

Or if the sentence says:

> "He is interested in learning Spanish, studying math, and to play piano."

✔ He is interested in learning Spanish, studying math, and playing piano.

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💡 Tips for Fixing Parallel Structure

1. Identify the parts being joined (by *and*, *or*, *but*, or in a list).
2. Check their forms – are they all nouns? verbs? gerunds? infinitives?
3. Make them match – change one part to match the others.
4. Use the same pattern in comparisons (A vs B).

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🛠 Example Practice Problems (hypothetical)

Let’s assume these were on the backside:

1. Incorrect: She values kindness, honesty, and to be fair.
Correct: She values kindness, honesty, and fairness.

2. Incorrect: He prefers to run than walk.
Correct: He prefers running to walking.

3. Incorrect: The teacher praised her effort, her attitude, and that she was punctual.
Correct: The teacher praised her effort, her attitude, and her punctuality.

4. Incorrect: We need to decide whether to go camping or stay home.
Correct: (Already parallel) — both infinitives.

5. Incorrect: She likes singing, dancing, and to act.
Correct: She likes singing, dancing, and acting.

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✔ Summary

To solve any parallel structure problem:

- Look for lists, conjunctions, or comparisons.
- Ensure all items have the same grammatical form.
- Revise to make them consistent.

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