REmember that you have a vocabulary quiz on Monday!
COLLECT A CHROME BOOK. DO NOT OPEN IT.
A PARALLEL CONSTRUCTION PROBLEM: THE FALSE SERIES
A common problem in writing today is the false series. It happens when a writer combines three or more seemingly related elements in a series, but the syntax is wrong. When you get the sentence right, you're said to be using parallel construction.
Here are five parallelism rules.
1. Use parallel structure with elements joined by coordinating conjunctions.
3. Use parallel structure with elements being compared. (X is more than / better than Y)
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Some helpful hints on how to revise sentences for parallel structure:
1)Figure out what parts of the sentence are being compared.
2)Decide whether they are parallel, i.e. arranged or constructed in the same way.
3)If they are not, make them parallel by making the grammatical construction the same in each part.
Examples
I would rather eat potatoes than to eat rice.
Global warming affects humans, the environment, and is scary.
It's harder to do long division than dividing with a calculator.
“How to Use Parallel Construction Correctly.” Quick and Dirty Tips, 27 Oct. 2017, www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/how-to-use-parallel-construction-correctly.
Some practice:
1.An actor knows how to memorize his lines and getting into character.
2.Tell me where you were, what you were doing, and your reasons for doing it.
3. Clark's daily exercises include running, swimming, and to lift weights.
4. To donate money to the homeless shelter is helping people stay warm in the winter.
5. Jim not only likes working outside but also getting dirty.
Directions: Change each passive voice sentence into the active voice. Type your new sentences into the boxes below each item.
Directions: Change each passive voice sentence into the active voice. Type your new sentences into the boxes below each item. When you are finished, hit the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.
1. The rock star was constantly chased by photographers.
2. Our vehicle had been stolen from our garage by the same burglary team.
3. Melissa was taken to Disney World by the people in the office.
4. All of the data on the hard drive was erased by the careless blogger.
5. All Siamese cats are held by the SPCA for four days.
2. Our vehicle had been stolen from our garage by the same burglary team.
3. Melissa was taken to Disney World by the people in the office.
4. All of the data on the hard drive was erased by the careless blogger.
5. All Siamese cats are held by the SPCA for four days.
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