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Parallelism

The document provides guidance on parallel structure and grammar lessons for students. It discusses the definition of parallel structure and provides examples of how to use parallel structure at the word, phrase, and clause level. It also lists the five ways to use parallel structure, such as joining elements with coordinating conjunctions or in lists of series.
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ENGLISH 8

GRADE 8

WELCOME STUDENTS
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Playlist Every morning, we make our bed, eating breakfast


Song 1 and feed the dog.
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Correct: Every morning, we make our bed, eat
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breakfast and feed the dog.
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Correct: Every morning, we are making our bed,
eating breakfast and feeding the dog.
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The business accept cash, credit cards, and you can
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even pay with a check.
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Correct: The business accepts cash, credit cards, and
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She aspires to finish college, and becoming an
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accountant would be another goal.
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Correct: She aspires to finish college and become an
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Playlist Parallel structure, or parallelism, means using the same


Song 1 pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas
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are of equal importance. Words and phrases within a
sentence should not only match in structure, but also in
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tense. Writers use parallel structure to add clarity to their
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writing, make it easier to understand and show that their
writing is structurally and grammatically correct.

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Playlist This can happen in three levels


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word
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Phrase
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clause
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Patterns of words are referred to as
“Elements”
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Playlist  Using Parallel Structure can help with:


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Carefully managing your writing.
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How clear your writing is.
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The balance of your writing.
The writing for delight.

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What are the Elements Used?
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1. Words
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running, jumping, swimming, eating
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Song 4 2. Infinitives
to eat, to see, to speak, to play

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What are the Elements Used?
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3. Prepositional Phrase
by the office, around the house, on the table
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4. Subordinate Clause
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after they left, whether you like it or not


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o Five Ways to use Parallelism
Song 1 1. Joining elements with coordinating conjunctions.
Song 2 2. Joining elements in lists of series .
Song 3 3. Comparing elements.
Song 4 4. Joining elements by a linking verb.
5. Joining elements by a correlative conjunction.

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1. Joining elements with coordinating conjunctions
Song 1  Joining elements with or, and, or but, yet, so
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Example: Philip likes to swimming and to skate
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Correct: Philip like to swim and to skate
Correct: Philip likes swimming and skating
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Playlist 2. Joining elements in list of series


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 A series is a group of three or more elements. The
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last elements listed is connected to the others with;
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and, or, but, or, yet. Commas should be put
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between each elements.

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Playlist Example:
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Song 2 and vegetables


Aiza bought rice, chicken,_____
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Song 4

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3. Comparing elements
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 X is ____ as/than Y
Song 2  Fill in the blank above with words like; more, less,
Song 3 better, or worse.
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Example: Eloisa likes to sing better than dancing
Correct: Eloisa likes singing better than dancing

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4. Joining elements by a linking verb
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 Linking verb are verbs that can connect ideas to
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one another such as is, seem, be, am, becomes,
Song 3 been, are, feels, being, was, appear, were, or other
Song 4 verbs that reference the five senses.

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Examples:
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That smells good
Song 3 The cactus feels spiky
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To succeed is to open a new opportunity

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5. Joining elements by correlative conjunction
Song 1  Correlative conjunctions include either/or, neither/nor,
Song 2 both/and, not only/but also
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Example:
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Find new staff or find new customers
Correct: Either find new staff or find new customers
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How do we identify if sentences are written using
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 Remember that sentences written using correct
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grammatical units.

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How do we write sentences observing correct
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 Always make sure to follow the previously
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Directions: Choose the sentences that shows parallel
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structures.
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1.
Song 3 a. The employee was conscientious, devoted, and
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he worked hard
b. The employee was conscientious, devoted, and
hard-working
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Directions: Choose the sentences that shows parallel
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structures.
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1.
Song 3 a. The employee was conscientious, devoted, and
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he worked hard
b. The employee was conscientious, devoted, and
hard-working
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Playlist 2.
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a. She was both a good skier and liked to play
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basketball
Song 3 b. She was both a good skier and a fine basketball
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a. She was both a good skier and liked to play
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basketball
Song 3 b. She was both a good skier and a fine basketball
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a. The teacher told the students that they need to
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get up early in the morning, that they need to
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slept properly, that they need to ate properly
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b. The teacher told the students that they need to
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get up early in the morning, that they need to
sleep properly, that they need to eat properly

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a. The teacher told the students that they need to
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get up early in the morning, that they need to
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slept properly, that they need to ate properly
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b. The teacher told the students that they need to
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get up early in the morning, that they need to
sleep properly, that they need to eat properly

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Song 1 a. My hobbies include travelling, reading, and love
Song 2 I to write
Song 3 b. My hobbies include travelling, reading, and
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Playlist 4.
Song 1 a. My hobbies include travelling, reading, and I
Song 2 love to write
Song 3 b. My hobbies include travelling, reading, and
Song 4 writing

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5.
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a. People could hurt others not only by their
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actions, but also by their words
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b. People could hurt others not only by their
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actions, but also by the words they say

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a. People could hurt others not only by their
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actions, but also by their words
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b. People could hurt others not only by their
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actions, but also by the words they say

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