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- 2. Preliminary Activities A. Look at the illustrations. Describe them. What is common among them?
- 3. B. Read the given choices below, choose the letter which doesnt belong to the group, then explain your reason why. 1. a. camping b. boat rides c. skiing d. cycling 2. a. educated b. creativity c. power d. knowledge 3. a. enjoyed in the summer c. depressed in the winter b. in the fall, Im active d. renewed in the spring 4. a. They raise corn and wheat. c. They are digging for gold. b. They make their own wine. d. They build their own house. 5.a. My sister is beautiful and smart. b. Ana loves to bake cakes and to read books. c. Maria is charming and a talented one. d. Tesalonica is humble and witty.
- 4. Parallelism The balance between two or more similar words, phrases or clauses is called parallelism in grammar. Parallelism is also called parallel structure or parallel construction. Parallel construction prevents awkwardness, promotes clarity and improves writing style and readability. In grammar, parallelism, also known as parallel structure or parallel construction, is a balance within one or more sentences of similar phrases or clauses that have the same grammatical structure. The application of parallelism improves writing style and readability, and is thought to make sentences easier to process.
- 5. Rules of Parallelism Words and Phrases With the -ing form (gerund) of words: Parallel: Jhoanne likes writing, swimming, and reading. With infinitive phrases: Parallel: Jhoanne likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle. Jhoanne likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle. (Note: You can use "to" before all the verbs in a sentence or only before the first one.)
- 6. Do not mix forms Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle. Parallel: The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly. Parallel: The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked motivation. Clauses: A parallel structure that begins with clauses must keep on with clauses. Changing to another pattern or changing the voice of the verb (from active to passive or vice versa) will break the parallelism.
- 7. Example 1 Parallel: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game. or Parallel: The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm-up exercises before the game.
- 8. Example 2 Parallel: The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that he would have time to show his slide presentation, and that prospective buyers would ask him questions.
- 9. Learning Task 1: Read the following sentences carefully and identify which part suggests an unmatched pattern. 1.(a) It is when a God (b) who is not only powerful (c) and omniscient but also (d) have power and perfections. 2.(a) It must be noted that in (b) farming, fishing, (c) to raise animals and (d) other economic activities the African shows knowledge of natural causes. 3.(a) Katherine likes (b) dancing, (c) writing and (d) to sing. 4.(a) Mylene wants (b) to draw the landscape, (c) acting on stage and (d) to write a novel. 5.(a) Mylene wants (b) to draw the landscape, (c) acting on stage and (d) to write a novel.
- 10. 6.(a) Every morning, (b) we make our bed, (c) eating breakfast and (d) feed the dog 7.(a) I will (b) not sing (c) a song, (d) nor dance. 8.(a) They argued (b) not only about the article, (c) but they argued also (d) about the review. 9.(a) Ashley likes (b) to ski, (c) to swim and (d) jump ropes. 10. (a) We enjoy (b) relaxing and (c) like to sit out (d) in the sun.
- 11. Learning Task 2: Select the right parallel structure. Write the letter of the best answer in your answer sheet. 1)John has ______________________________ a)a prosperous business, a pretty wife and two lovely children. b) a prosperous business, a pretty wife, and he has two lovely children. 2) Objections were raised by______________________________ a) technicians and administrators. b) technicians and administrators also.
- 12. 3) The children learned______________________________ a) to be respectful and attentive to their teachers. b) to be respectful and to be attentive to their teachers. 4) He was known ______________________________ a) for his charity and generosity. b) for his charity and generous. 5) This is what they want: ______________________________ a) to study hard, to get the highest grades and to get a good job when they graduate. b) to study hard, to get the highest grades and getting a good job when they graduate.
- 13. Learning Task 3: Select the right parallel structure. Write the letter of the best answer in your answer sheet. 1) The doctor advises him ______________________________ a) sleep early, eat healthy food and exercise regularly. b) to sleep early, eat healthy food and to exercise regularly. 2) Jennifer likes ______________________________ a) to jogging, to swim, and to hike. b) to jog, to swim, and to hike.
- 14. 3) They were considered to be ______________________________ a) punctual employees because they were never late, they were very loyal, and very motivated. b) punctual employees because they were never late, they were very loyal and they were very motivated. 4) The following activities can be done at the restaurant: ______________________ a) eating food, enjoying the company and paying the bill. b) eating food, enjoying the company and a bill payment. 5) In your classroom, you can find the following: _________________= a) a desk, a blackboard, and the teacher. b) a desk, a blackboard, and a teacher.
- 15. Learning Task 4: Determine whether the following sentences are parallel in structure. Write (P) if Parallel and (NP) if Not Parallel then change the error to make it Parallel. 1. Sharon bought a scarf, a teddy bear and a sketchbook. 2. John wanted to travel by car, by train, and then take a bus. 3. They like playing games, riding bicycles and cooking food. 4. Marianne is a good writer, volleyball player and pianist. 5. The entourage will go to Paris, to London and Chicago.
- 16. 6. James sang, performed and then he went outside. 7. He throws garbage, he grabs wallets, and he runs away. 8. Jenny is either in the classroom or the laboratory. 9. Michael anticipates both to earn a salary and to get a bonus. 10. The weather report was neither accurate nor fair.
- 17. Learning Task 5: Make the following sentences in parallel form. 1. The hall was spacious, airy, and it was not messy. 2. The painting was marvelous, superb, and looked beautiful. 3. She likes neither to wash clothes nor cleaning the floor. 4. I spent the vacations working in the meadow, making a new door, and to paint a window. 5. Marina said that she would prepare the charts, set the class, and that she would clean up afterwards. 6. You are either for us or you are against us.
- 18. 7. My uncle likes to eat in expensive restaurants and visiting museums. 8. My friends never judged me by my words or what I do. 9. The tribes emphasized collective survival, mutual aid and being responsible for one another. 10. The frustrated customer wanted to exchange the article, to obtain a refund or she wanted to speak to the manager.
- 19. Learning Task 6: Choose the letter that contains the phrases/ words that make it parallel. Write only the letter of your answer. 1. During the lockdown, people were either baking, dancing, or ____________. A. garden B. planted C. gardening D. played 2. In my free time, I enjoy reading books more than ____________________. A. watch movies B. watching movies C. watched movies D. will watch movies
- 20. 3. The mangoes that my mother bought from the market are fresh and __________. A. sweet B. sweetest C. sweeter D. getting sweet 4. Learning a new language is not only inspiring but also _____________. A. challenge B. challenged C. challenging D. will challenge 5. There are a lot of activities you can do on the beach. You can build a sandcastle, swim in the sea or _________________. A. chill in the cottage C. chilling in the cottage B. chilled in the cottage D. will chill in the cottage
- 21. Learning Task 7: Identify the sentences that show parallel structure. Write the letter of the correct answer in your answer sheet. 1. (a) The symposium explained how to respond quickly, appearing capable, and how to ask for help. (b) The symposium explained how to respond quickly, how to appear capable, and how to ask for help. 2. (a) Judith dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and they are self centered. (b) Judith dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and self- centered.
- 22. 3. (a) Not only did I have to run 30 km, but I also had to cross the bridge. (b) I not only had to run 30 km but also cross the bridge. 4. (a) The politician responded to the question both promptly and cleverly. (b) The politician both gave a prompt response and a clever one to the question. 5. (a)Neither scolding the child nor beating him did any good. (b) Neither a sound scolding nor trying to beat the child did any good.
- 23. 6. (a) My French is improving slowly but surely. (b) My French is improving slow but surely. 7. (a) They are leaving the party hurriedly and quietly. (b) They are leaving the party hurriedly and quiet. 8. (a) James walks and reading at the same time. (b) James walks and reads at the same time. 9. (a) We spend time listen and laughing at our favorite show. (b) We spend time listening to and laughing at our favorite show.
- 24. 10. (a) They exercise daily, maintain a special diet, and get proper sleep. (b) They exercise daily, maintained a special diet, and they gets proper sleep. 11.(a) Julian was talented, beautiful, and honest. (b) Julian was talented, beautiful, and she was honest. 12.(a) John walked to the school but running home. (b) John walked to the school but ran home.
- 25. Learning Task 8: Determine whether the following sentences are parallel in structure. Write (P) if Parallel and (NP) if Not Parallel then change the error to make it Parallel. 1. Jack washed his shirts, shorts, and washed his pants. 2. Without it, communication can turn into a ramble, become repetitive, and lose direction. 3. John likes traveling, listening to music, reading novels, and to play tennis. 4. I used to walk in front of the mirror wearing fashionable clothes and posing stylishly. 5. Harvesting rainwater and treating industrial waste will reduce pollution and help plants and animals recuperate.
- 26. 6. Melting glacier, depleting ozone layer, and warm planet are some of the major climatic issues facing the world. 7. We should teach every kid to become independent, to know their rights, understand their capabilities, and understand humanity. 8. I accepted the job offer, but my friend rejects it. 9. I want this to be done precisely, accurate and immediately. 10. His actions were bold, courageous and laudable.