1. Parallel Structure
EXPLANATION: 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." 

2. Examples of Parallel Structure

3. Examples of Parallel Structure

4. Choose the sentence that has no errors in structure.
A) Eileen bought new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and to treat her best friend Maria to lunch.
B) Eileen decided to buy new shoes for the party, purchasing a gold charm for her mother, and treating her best friend Maria to lunch.
C) Eileen purchased new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and lunch for Maria, her best friend.

5. Choose the sentence that has no errors in structure.
Eileen bought new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and to treat her best friend Maria to lunch.
Eileen decided to buy new shoes for the party, purchasing a gold charm for her mother, and treating her best friend Maria to lunch.
Eileen purchased new shoes for the party, a gold charm for her mother, and lunch for Maria, her best friend.

6. Correct Parallel Structure
Shane ate the pizza, wiped his lips, and burped with contentment.

7. Incorrect Parallel Structure
Shane ate the pizza, wiped his lips, and burping with contentment.

8. Which uses correct parallel structure?
A) Barking dogs, kittens that were meowing, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.
B) Barking dogs, meowing kittens, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.
C) Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors.

9. Which uses correct parallel structure?
Barking dogs, kittens that were meowing, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.
Barking dogs, meowing kittens, and squawking parakeets greet the pet shop visitors.
Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors.

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11. Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?
A) During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittany, eating candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
B) During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, he ate candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
C) During class, Samuel spent his time to flirt with Brittney, to eat candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.

12. Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?
During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittany, eating candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, he ate candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
During class, Samuel spent his time to flirt with Brittney, to eat candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.

13. Parallel Structure Practice
Directions: write the corrected sentence using parallel structure.
Ashley likes to ski, swim, and jumping.
Joe likes walking, singing, and to drive.
3. Mary wanted to make sure she made her presentation creatively, effectively and persuaded others.
4. Tim was considered to be a good employee because he was never late, he was very motivated and he did not lack initiative.  
5. In the restroom, Tiffany was brushing her hair, freshened her lip gloss, and took deep breaths, trying to work up the courage to walk to her first speech class.

14. Parallel Structure Practice #2
Directions: correct the verbs in the sentence so that it contains parallel structure.
Example: During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittany, eating candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
1. Ellen likes hiking, to attend the rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.
2. Javier likes to run, swim, and climbing.
3. My dog spent his afternoon chasing the cat, ate food, and napping in the sun.

15. Parallel Structure Practice #3
Directions: correct the verbs in the sentence so that it contains parallel structure.
Example: During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittany, eating candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
After school, Manuel rode his bicycle, read a book, and went swimming.
At the fair, Alex walked through the fun house, went driving the bumper cars, and ate cotton candy.
Andrew enjoys going to the beach, eats hamburgers, and running in the park.