Name : Yuni Maulidia

PARALLELISM: EXERCISE 1

Instructions:
Every sentence contains faulty parallelism.
Correct it by rewriting sentence B (this means that the original sentence will remain on screen for your
review and for class discussion).

Example:

A. The duties of the job included baby-sitting, housecleaning, and the preparation of meals.

B. The duties of the job included baby-sitting, housecleaning, and PREPARING MEALS.

l. A. They would lie on the battlefield without medical attention for an hour or day.

B. They would lie on the battlefield without medical attention for an hour or A day.

2. A. The sentences are difficult to understand, not because they are long but they are obscure.

B. The sentences are difficult to understand, not they are long but they are obscure.

3. A. Our personalities are shaped by both heredity and what type of environment we have.

B. Our personalities are shaped by both heredity and typeD of environment we have.

4. A. William is a boy with the best intentions and who has the highest principles.

B. William is a boyS with the best intentions and who has the highest principles.

5. A. Six players were knocked out on the play but not being seriously injured.

B. Six players were knocked out on the play but not seriously injured.

6. A. To read recommended books and watching educational TV are helpful in gaining an education.

B. To readING recommended books and watching educational TV are helpful in gaining an

7. A. My books are all secondhand paper backs, many costing only $1 and some cost only $.50.
 B. My books are all secondhand paper backs, many cost only $1.09 and some cost only $.50.

8. A. He was quiet and in a serious mood after the talk.

B. He was quiet and in a serious mood after the talk.

9. A. The secretary must attend all meetings, calling the roll, and keeping the minutes.

B. The secretary must attend all meeting, calling the roll, and keeping the minutes.

10. A. The TV audience for "Sesame Street" fell into two categories: the learners and those who just
like to watch for entertainment.

B. The TV audience for "Sesame Street" fell into two categories: the learners and those just like to
watch for entertainment.

11. A. Climbing mountains and to swim in their cool lakes are my favorite summer activities.

B. Climbing mountains and to swimING in their cool lakes are my favorite summer activities.

12. A. Let's discuss the major you have selected, review your record, and how many courses you must
take this semester.

B. Let's discuss the major you have selected, review your record, and courses you must take this
semester.

Parallelism

On your own sheet of paper, revise each of the following sentences to create parallel structure using
coordinating conjunctions.
1. Mr. Holloway enjoys reading and to play his guitar at weekends.
Answer : Mr. Holloway enjoys reading and playing his guitar at weekends.
2. The doctor told Mrs. Franklin that she should either eat less or should exercise more.
3. Answer : The doctor told Mrs. Franklin that she should either eat less or exercise more.
4. Breaking out of the prison compound, the escapees moved carefully, quietly, and were quick on
their feet.
Answer : Breaking out of the prison compound, the escapees moved carefully, quietly, and were
quickly on their feet.
5. I have read the book, but I have not watched the movie version.
Answer : I have read the book, but not watched the movie version.
6. Deal with a full inbox first thing in the morning, or by setting aside short periods of time in which
to answer e-mail queries.
Answer : Deal with a full inbox first thing in the morning, or by setting aside short periods of
time in which to answer e-mail queries.
On your own sheet of paper, revise each of the following sentences to create parallel structure
using than or as.
1. I would rather work at a second job to pay for a new car than a loan.
2. How you look in the workplace is just as important as your behavior.
Answer : your behavior look in the workplace is just as important as your behavior
3. The firefighter spoke more of his childhood than he talked about his job.
Answer : The firefighter spoke more of his childhood than he talked about firefighter.
4. Indian cuisine is far tastier than the food of Great Britain.
Answer : Indian cuisine is far tastier than the cuisine of Great Britain.
5. Jim’s opponent was as tall as Jim and he carried far more weight.
Answer : Jim’s opponent was as tall and he carried far more weight.

On your own sheet of paper, revise each of the following sentences to create parallel structure using
correlative conjunctions.
1. The cyclist owns both a mountain bike and has a racing bike.
Answer : The cyclist owns both a mountain bike and a race bike.
2. The movie not only contained lots of action, but also it offered an important lesson.
Answer : The movie not only contained lots of action, but offered an important lesson.
3. My current job is neither exciting nor is it meaningful.
Answer : My current job is neither exciting or meaning ful.
4. Jason would rather listen to his father than be taking advice from me.
Answer : Jason would rather listen to his father than be take advice from me.
5. We are neither interested in buying a vacuum cleaner nor do we want to utilize your carpet
cleaning service.
Answer : We are neither interested in buying a vacuum cleaner or don’t to utilize your carpet
cleaning service.