Review

• Use participles to describe the following nouns.

• 1.______ petals
• 2. ______ message
• 3. ______ game
• 4. ______ rocks
• 5. ______ farmer
• Use the following participles to modify nouns.
• 1. bored ________
• 2. stamping ______
• 3. burnt _______
• 4. broken ______
• 5. lighted ______
Pre-assessment

• Choose the ideas, which are in the same form in

each sentences.
• 1. Antique furniture is classy, elegant, and
expensive.
• 2. The Creator is mighty, powerful, and glorious.
• 3. Juan Marco aims to dance, to sing, and to act
• in the contest this month.
• 4. Being very wise, Bryan knew where he is to go,
what he is supposed to do, and what he is
expected to bring in the contest.
• 5. The kids can find the Easter eggs hidden under
the drawers, beneath the tables, and beside the
shelves.
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• Parallelism is the placement of equal ideas in
words, phrases, or clauses, of similar types.
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• A. Parallelism in a series of words
• The parallel words must be the same parts of
speech.
• e.g. 1. The man is honest, kind, and sincere.
• 2. The junior students will plan, organize, and
evaluate the events for this month.
• 3. The participants, organizer, and sponsors of the
events are seated in front.
• 4. The groom promises to love, to hold, and to
cherish, his bride for the rest of their lives.
• B. Parallelism in a series of phrases
• A phrase is a group of words that does not contain
a finite verb, which expresses a single idea by
itself but cannot stand alone.
• e.g. 1.The new computer software enhances
speed, improves accuracy and lessens work in the
office.
• 2. The throne of a queen, the elegance of a
palace, or the brilliance of diamonds is nothing
compared to her radiant beauty.
• C. Parallelism in a series of clauses
• The clause is a division of a sentence that
contains a complete thought and may or may not
stand alone as a main or subordinate clause
respectively.
• e.g. 1. We need people who cannot be
intimidated, who are not concerned about
building an image, and who do not sell the future
for the grandeur of the present.
• 2. A student loves a teacher who considers the
individual differences, and what interests his
students.
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Let’s Practice

• Rewrite the following sentences by converting the

irregular segment in the series to an identical
grammatical construction that is parallel to the
other items.
• 1. Some elements of good writing are unity, clarity,
and being coherent.
• 2. Form, agility, and being able to endure are the
signs of good athlete.
• 3. Watching television, reading good books, and
to collect stamps are her only forms of
recreation.
• 4.Swimming is a more rigorous exercise than to
play tennis.
• 5. Discipline, taste, and to imagine well shape
the creative person.
• Complete the idea of each sentence by supplying
a parallel phrase.
• 1. Daily exercise, consistent practice, and _____
are the necessities for the good athlete.
• 2. New book, sharp pencils, and ______ will not
automatically produce good students.
• 3. Here are the talents of an artist: the ability to
paint, the ability to sculpt, and ______.
• 4. A well-rounded individual is mentally alert,
emotionally stable, and ______.
• 5. With beautiful weather, a trouble-free car and
• ______ , our vacation was enjoyable.
• The following sentences are weak because of
faulty parallelism. Correct each so that the
meaning is clear.
• 1. What do people love to collect and like
keeping?
• 2. Some persons prefer collecting butterflies to
collect stamps.
• 3.Some ladies collect expensive perfumes
imported from Paris, New York, and from
Belgium.
• 4. A typical lover of gardens collects flowering
plants, builds fancy waterfalls and indoor plants
classified.
• Complete each sentence by providing a series of
parallel words, phrases, or clauses.
• 1. My seatmate is _____,_____, _____.
• 2. The subject teacher in English is ____, _____,
______.
• 3. My favorite things include _____, _____,
_____.
• 4. It will be great ____, ____, _____.
• 5. I always ______, _____, ______.
QUIZ

• Write S ( satisfactory )if the sentence has

parallelism and N ( not satisfactory ) it if has none.
• 1. A sportsman enjoys to surf, to play golf, and
skiing.
• 2. Visit scenic spots, explore wonderful caves, and
climb the highest mountains are the favorite
activities of a nature tripper.
• 3. A teenager loves jamming with his friends,
downloading MP3s, and to surf the Internet.
• 4. A first class chef considers exquisite food
preparation, unique food presentation, and to
plan well cooking procedures as his top priorities.
• 5. Pop music, Rhythm and Blues ( RnB ) and doing
rap are the choices of a young musical composer.
• 6. A figure- conscious lady watches her diet and
exercises daily.
• 7. A dedicated food caterer evaluates food that
will be served based on the quality and taste,
consistency and proportioning, and expertise of
the cook.
• 8. A good basketball player points out the value
of teamwork, discipline, and not to fumble.
• 9. A disciplined actor studies his scripts, prepares
his wardrobe and reports on time.
• 10. A student loves a teacher who considers the
individual differences, learning styles and what
interests his students.