Name: _____________________________________ Grade: ___________ / 10

Grammar Worksheet – Parallelism Due: At the beginning of class, week 5

Directions: Read the sentences below. If the parallelism is correct, write a “C” on the line in front of the
number. If it is not correct, write an “X” on the line in front of the number, then cross out the mistake
and write the correction in the space below.

_________ 1. In universities across the United States, professors, administrators, and people who
conduct research are interested in helping international students to adjust to American culture.

_________ 2. Lee (2014) claims that “[c]ompared to domestic students, international students possibly
encounter more specific challenges, such as language barriers, acculturative stress, to separate from
loved ones, homesickness, and discrimination”.

_________ 3. Lee (2014) identifies several differences in social relationships in United States, compared
to international students’ home cultures. These include communication style, discussion topics, and
romantic relationships.

_________ 4. Some of the recommendations that Lee (2014) makes are using mental health services to
lessen anxiety, communicating with instructors about requirements, and observations domestic
students’ conversations.

_________ 5. The author goes on to explain that “[m]any Asian cultures, including Chinese, Japanese,
and India, tend to be more conservative with respect to dating and avoid physical intimacy before both
parties are committed to a relationship.”

_________ 6. International students often experience feelings of anxious, loneliness, sadness, and
frustration.
_________ 7. In writing the article, Lee (2014) used information from personal experiences, academic
journals, and textbook chapters.

_________ 8. Other researchers might use this article to learn about international students’
experiences, to write a research paper on the topic, or preparing a speech about international students.

_________ 9. Studying in another country can be exciting, rewarding, and cause stress.

_________ 10. By learning about the new culture, interacting with native speakers, and utilizing support
services, international students can ultimately be very successful in their academic pursuits.

Reference

Lee, K.C. (2014). Tips for international students’ success and adjustment. International Student Experience Journal,

2 (1). http://isejournal.weebly.com/uploads/1/6/3/1/16311372/isej_lee_final.pdf

Note: Paragraph numbers intentionally left out from quotes’ citations for purposes of the exercise.