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Strategic Intervention Material in English 8

Recognizing Parallel Structures

Jennibeth V. Ilagan
Leizl P. Lorica
Tropical Village National High School
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Hello, We are Ma’am Jenn and Mam Leizl ready to help you!
Welcome to another exciting trip as we go through the English language. This time, we'll
be discussing Parallel structures!
It is not only necessary to be able to write. In writing, parallelism in sentence design aids
in the creation of austerity, rhythm, emphasis, and clarity. By developing word patterns that
readers can readily follow, parallel structure improves the readability of text by creating word
patterns that readers can easily follow.
This material explains what parallelism means in language and the different sorts of
parallel structures.
You are supposed to use parallel structure in this material by:
a. defining parallelism and parallel structure; and
b. identifying different parallel structure types.
Assessment activities and enrichment activities are also provided to ensure that you’ll be
able to learn more about parallel structures.
So, sit back and relax, and fasten your seatbelt for we are about to explore and discover
the world of parallel structures. Happy learning!
Activity card: Recognizing Parallel Structures
Parallel Structure
Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have
the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level. The usual
way to join parallel structures is with the use of coordinating conjunctions such as "and" or "or."
To make our writing complete and more readable, we'll now discuss the many sorts of parallel
structures. The next sections will go through three different forms of parallel structures.
A. Example of parallel words
Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling.
parallel elements – hiking, swimming, and bicycling.
B. Example of parallel phrase
My dog likes not only to play fetch but also to chase cars.
Parallel element- to play fetch, to chase cars
C. Example of parallel clause
Please return the calculator after we have had some coffee or when your class is over.
Parallel element- after we had some coffee and when your class is over

In the activities that follow, you will need to determine whether the sentences have parallel
structures or not.
Activity 1: Directions: Read the item below. Then decide whether or not it contains an error in
parallel structure. Write the correct letter. You might want to consult the rules before you make
your choice!
A. Yes! This item has an error!
B. No! This item is error-free!
___ 1. She likes cooking, jogging, and to read.
___ 2. He likes baseball and running.
___ 3. The dog ran across the yard, jumped over the fence, and sprinted away.
___ 4. Dianna wants to eat a boiled egg, spicy curls, and bbq.
___ 5. Rosita and Beth are my good neighbors.
Activity 2: Directions: Underline the parallel structure in each sentence.
Example: The beautiful lady is sexy and talented.
1. I received a pocket-size cellphone and a branded pair of pants for my birthday.
2. I hope to go to that university and study under Ma’am Leizl.
3. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels or watching television.
4. He should have broken his engagement to Jenn and married Regine instead.
5. I looked for my book but I couldn't find it.

Have you completed the first stage? Let's proceed to the next stage!
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Assessment No.1: Direction: Combine the sentences into one concise sentence that contains
a parallel structure. Write your answer in the space provided. An example is given to guide you.
Example:
Our neighbor is generous.
Our neighbor is kind.
Our neighbor is honest.
Answer: Our neighbor is generous, kind, and honest.
1. The country lane was narrow. The country lane was steep. The country lane was muddy.
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2. I dislike living in a city because of air pollution. I dislike living in a city because of crime.
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3. Philippines has many interesting tropical trees. Philippines has many tropical flowers.
Philippines has beautiful beaches.
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4. We discussed some of the social problems of the Philippines. We discussed some of the
political problems of the Philippines.
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5. Ma’am Dayren is a dancer. Ma’am Dayren is a singer.
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Have you completed all the tasks? What about the assessment? If your answer is yes, you may
proceed to the next level which is the Enrichment part!
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Enrichment Activity 1: Directions: Combine the given sentences into one concise sentence
that contains a parallel structure.
Example: Mary opened the door. Mary greeted her visitors. Mary opened the door and greeted
her visitors.
1. Mary will open the door. Mary will greet her visitors.
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2. Alicia is kind. Alice is generous. Alice is trustworthy.
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3. Please try to speak more loudly. Please try to speak more clearly.
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4. I like coffee. I do not like tea.
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5. He decided to quit school. He decided to go to California. He decided to find a job.
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Enrichment Activity 2: My Personal take on Parallel structures.
Directions: Write a reflection with 5 sentences about the importance of parallelism in
constructing
sentences or essays. Make use of the correct parallel structure of words, phrases, and clauses.

You completed all the stages. I hope you've learned a lot about parallel structures. We'll see
you in the next lesson.
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Parallelism- Parallelism is the matching of the forms of words, phrases, or clauses within a
sentence.
Structure- the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something
complex.
Clause- A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb that have a relationship.
Phrase- A phrase is made up of a head (or headword)—which determines the
grammatical nature of the unit—and one or more optional modifiers.
Coordinating conjunction -is a conjunction that connects words, phrases, and clauses that
are coordinate, or equal to each other. There are seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and,
nor, but, or, yet, so. They can be remembered using the acronym FANBOYS.
Resources:
Parallel Structures. Retrieved May 10, 2022 from
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/mechanics/parallel_structure.html#:~:text=Parallel
%20Structure,Summary%3A&text=Parallel%20structure%20means%20using%20the,and
%22%20or%20%22or.%22
Recognizing Parallel Structures. Retrieved May 10, 2022 from
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/clauses/#:~:text=A%20clause%20is%20a%20group,a
%20random%20grouping%20of%20words.
Types of Parallel Structures. Sabilano, R P. (2020). Quarter 3 – Module 8: Types of Parallel
Structure. https://znnhs.zdnorte.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SLM-E8Q3M8.pdf
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Activity
Activity 1 Activity 2
1. A 1. I received a pocket-size cellphone and a
2. A branded pair of pants for my birthday.
3. A 2. I hope to go to that university and study
4. B under Ma’am Leizl.
5. B 3. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels or
watching television.
4. He should have broken his engagement to
Jenn and married Regine instead.
5. I looked for my book, but I couldn't find it.

Assessment
1. The country lane was narrow, steep, and muddy.
2. I dislike living in a city because of the air pollution and crime.
3. The Philippines has many interesting tropical trees, flowers, and beaches.
4. We discussed some social and political problems of the Philippines.
5. Ma’am Dayren is a dancer and a singer.
Enrichment No. 1
1. Mary will open the door and will greet her visitors.
2. Alicia is kind, generous, and trustworthy.
3. Please try to speak more loudly and more clearly.
4. I like coffee, but I do not like tea.
5. He decided to quit school, go to California, and find a job.