Practice 1:
1. Mike likes to listen to rock music and to read mystery novels.
2. Julia is in charge of stocking the shelves, writing orders, and selling computers.
3. My grandfather’s favorite pastime is eating in trendy restaurants and visiting art galleries.
4. While in France, my nephew spent his time studying French, working in a restaurant, and jogging along the Seine River every morning.
5. Joan decided to paint her office, add some new curtains, and have the rug dry cleaned.
Practice 2:
1. With no job, money or support, the student had to drop out of school.
2. Because I used a computer to write my research paper, I could easily correct spelling errors, move paragraphs and format text.
3. While I was in college, I worked as a waitress, as a typist, and as a tutor.
4. The professor walked through the door, looked at the students, and smiled.
5. I was surprised to learn that, in person, the lead singer of 2PM was warm, friendly and approachable.
Practice 3:
1. He was handsome, brave, and the sort of person who would do anything for you.
2. I was afraid of the river because it had a fast current, big waves, and was cold.
3. That high school has many rules: students need to wear uniforms, arrive before 8am, and cannot bring their smartphones to school.
4. The room was beautiful, the service was impeccable, and the food was the best I’ve ever tasted.
5. Being a nurse is a good career because of the high salary, generous vacations, and flexible schedules.
6. It is dangerous to be living in this world today because of war, unemployment, and poverty.
7. Cooking and eating at home is a good idea for students because it saves time, money, and is easy to do.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parallelism worksheet.
