Practice sentences- Monday, March 12, 2018 Rewrite the following sentences using parallel structure: 1. This is not only just what I wanted, but also just what I am needing. 2. Mother was very busy gathering the laundry, dusted the furniture and washing the dishes. 3. My face is washed, my hair is combed and I was brushing my teeth. 4. Nancy read a book while Joe was watching television. 5. Vote for Thomas because he is intelligent, caring, and a hard worker.

Answers 1. This is not only just what I wanted, but also just Answers 1. This is not only just what I wanted, but also just what I needed. 2. Mother was very busy gathering the laundry, dusting the furniture and washing the dishes. 3. My face is washed, my hair is combed and my teeth are brushed. 4. Nancy read a book while Joe watched television. 5. Vote for Thomas because he is intelligent, caring, and hardworking.

Practice sentences- Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Rewrite the following sentences using parallel structure: 1. Dogs are great pets for the following reasons: they are loyal, they are loving and because of their obedience. 2. People who get ahead do many different things such as: studying, working hard and to attend college. 3. In your bedroom, you can find the following: a bed, a closet and sitting at a desk. 4. Yesterday, Leon walked to the store, went to purchase groceries, and made a delicious dinner. 5. When Nathan goes to the gym, he likes to lift weights, running, and playing basketball.

Answers 1. Dogs are great pets for the following reasons: they Answers 1. Dogs are great pets for the following reasons: they are loyal, they are loving, and they are obedient.  2. People who get ahead do many different things such as: studying, working hard and attending college. 3. In your bedroom, you can find the following: a bed, a closet and a desk.  4. Yesterday, Leon walked to the store, purchased groceries, and made a delicious dinner. 5. When Nathan goes to the gym, he likes lifting weights, running, and playing basketball.

Practice Sentences- Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Rewrite the following sentences using parallel structure: Students capped their pens and were closing their notebooks. To succeed is opening a new opportunity. I am allergic to my dog’s hair and how it smells. Reading the book is always better than to watch the movie. My boss values respect, honesty, and being on time.

Answers Students capped their pens and closed their notebooks. To succeed to open a new opportunity. I am allergic to my dog’s hair and smell. Reading the book is always better than watching the movie. My boss values respect, honesty, and timeliness.