Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parallel Structure in Lists: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the importance of parallel construction in lists. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Parallel Structure in Lists." L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Parallel Structure
Parallel structure is a stylistic choice to make verbs in a sentence maintain a pattern.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Parallel Structure
Defines the term and gives a number of detailed examples of its use. Also includes proofreading strategies to try. L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Other
Sjrc Writing Center: Parallel Structure Lesson
This site explains the topic of parallel structure. Numerous examples of sentences with parallel structure are provided.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Parallel Structure: Exercise 5
Practice parallel structure by completing each sentence while maintaining parallel structure.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Parallel Structure: Exercise 6
Practice parallel structure by completing each sentence while maintaining parallel structure.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Exercise 2: Recognizing Parallel Structure
Practice identifying errors in parallel structure by reading 20 sentences and determining if each contains an error in parallelism or not.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Exercise 3: Recognizing Parallel Structure
Practice using parallel structure by filling in the blanks in 20 sentences maintaining parallelism.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Exercise 4: Maintaining Parallel Structure
Practice using parallel structure by filling in the blanks in 20 sentences maintaining parallelism.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Parallel Structure
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify parallel structure in the context of a sentence.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parallel Structure in Pairs: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the importance of parallel construction in pairs. Parallel sentences with comparisons or contrasts are included in the lesson. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Parallel Structure in Pairs." L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Identifying Parallel Structure in Sentences
After textbook and online instruction in parallel construction, students examine "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address" and the Declaration of Independence for parallelism before writing their own paragraphs.
Other
Grinnell College: The Function of Word Order and Parallel Structure
A fairly simple demonstration of the importance of word order in English sentences, with several examples. Also, a brief explanation of parallel structure, with examples. L.11-12.3 Language Functions/Style
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Exercise 1: Recognizing Parallel Structure
A twenty-question quiz that asks students to choose which sentences are correct and which have errors in parallel structure.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Revision Strategies: Parallelism
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Parallelism in writing requires aligning words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in similar grammatical structures. This lesson will provide you with strategies to help you...
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Bellevue Community College: Writing Lab: Parallelism [Pdf]
A printable guide with explanations and examples of sentences with and without parallel structure. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Faulty Parallelism in Comparisons Using Than
This page focuses on correcting mistakes in parallel structure when using the word "than" in a comparison. It also covers how to correct the parallelism.
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Parallelism: Lists After a Colon
An explanation of how to use parallel structure in lists.
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Parallelism With Gerunds and Infinitives
An explanation with examples of using parallel structure with gerunds and infinitives.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parallel Construction: How to Make a Sentence Parallel: Lesson 5
This lesson discusses parallel construction and why it is important. It is lesson 5 of 8 in the series titled "Parallel Construction." L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Other
Instruct Uwo: Module 6 Sentence Structure and Style
This site discusses several characteristics of writing: coordination, subordination, parallelism, and sentence variety. Each section includes a brief discussion with examples. There are also quizzes and additional links for each section.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Parallel Structures Quiz
Capital Community College provides this 9 question quiz to test your knowledge of solid sentence writing. Each answer will be explained when you hit the "Submit application," button at the end of the quiz.
Towson University
Towson University: Parallel Sentence Structure (W/ Correlative Conj) Exercise 4
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting Parallel Sentence Structure using Correlative Conjunctions.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Parallel Sentence Structure Exercise 2
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting Parallel Sentence Structure.