Chapter 20: Using Parallelism in Sentences Parallelism means balance in a sentence. To create sentences with parallelism, remember this rule: Similar points should get a similar structure. Two steps in checking a sentence for a parallel structure: Look for the list in the sentence. Put the parts of the list into a similar structure. (You may have to change or add something to gain the parallel structure.)

Chapter 20: Using Parallelism in Sentences Example not parallel: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a schedule for patrols, coordinate teams, and to create new rules. Parallel List: The committee met to set up to coordinate to create Example revised: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a schedule for patrols, to coordinate teams, and to create new rules.

Chapter 20: Using Parallelism in Sentences Example not parallel: The committee for neighborhood safety met to set up a schedule for patrols, coordinate teams, and to create new rules. Parallel List: The committee met to set up coordinate create Example revised: The committee met to set up a schedule, coordinate teams, and create new rules.

Chapter 20: Using Parallelism in Sentences Exercises Correct sentences to achieve parallelism. Q. The truck drove through the red light, struck another car, and landing in a garden of daffodils. A. The truck drove through the red light, struck another car, and landed in a garden of daffodils. Q. To maintain good health, people should try to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep 8 hours per night, and to exercise for about 20 minutes every day. A. To maintain good health, people should try to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep 8 hours per night, and exercise 20 minutes every day.

Chapter 20: Using Parallelism in Sentences Exercises Correct sentences to achieve parallelism. Q. After a semester ends, I want to sleep in late, read for fun, and will be relaxing with my iPod. A. After a semester ends, I want to sleep in late, read for fun, and relax with my iPod. Q. When I work on my aunt’s farm, I am feeding the horses, to muck the stalls, and cleaning the riding gear. A. When I work on my aunt’s farm, I am feeding the horses, mucking the stalls, and cleaning the riding gear.

Further Practice Exercises 1-3 on page 435. Complete all. You may work as a group. We will check these at the end of class.