1. 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.)

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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