II5
Unit 2: Musical Moods
Lesson 5: Writing: Time Order Words Parallel Structures
A. Complete each statement using the words in parentheses. Add words as necessary to make sure each
sentence displays parallel structure.
1. I like reading, listening to music, and (go) __________________ to movies.
2. Ive been a teacher, a stay-at-home mom, and (real estate agent) ________________.
3. I love to swim in the ocean, to hike on forest trails, and (ski) ________________ down snow-covered hillsides.
4. Weve never been to Europe or America, but we (be) _______________ to Australia.
5. Seeing new places, (have) _______________ new experiences, and making new friends are all reasons why I
like to travel.
6. I enjoy sports that are exciting, that are unusual, and (be) ________________ a little bit dangerous.
7. Our team was interviewed by a reporter and our photo (take) _______________ for the newspaper.
8. This year Ive been on two teams, participated in six tournaments, and (win) ________________ two trophies.
9. Listening to music is what energizes me and also (relax) _______________ me.
10. I like collecting stamps because its fun, (be) ________________ challenging, and its a good investment.
B. Write two sentences about a friend or family members interests. Make sure each sentence displays
parallel structure.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
II5
Unit 2: Musical Moods
Lesson 5: Writing: Time Order Words Parallel Structures
A. Complete each statement using the words in parentheses. Add words as necessary to make sure each
sentence displays parallel structure.
1. I like reading, listening to music, and (go) __________________ to movies.
2. Ive been a teacher, a stay-at-home mom, and (real estate agent) ________________.
3. I love to swim in the ocean, to hike on forest trails, and (ski) ________________ down snow-covered hillsides.
4. Weve never been to Europe or America, but we (be) _______________ to Australia.
5. Seeing new places, (have) _______________ new experiences, and making new friends are all reasons why I
like to travel.
6. I enjoy sports that are exciting, that are unusual, and (be) ________________ a little bit dangerous.
7. Our team was interviewed by a reporter and our photo (take) _______________ for the newspaper.
8. This year Ive been on two teams, participated in six tournaments, and (win) ________________ two trophies.
9. Listening to music is what energizes me and also (relax) _______________ me.
10. I like collecting stamps because its fun, (be) ________________ challenging, and its a good investment.
B. Write two sentences about a friend or family members interests. Make sure each sentence displays
parallel structure.
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
