WEEK 15 Tuesday

STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

SKILLS 24-26: Problems with Parallel Structure

I. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

1. Mario Smith has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
Mario Smith has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

2. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.

3. Raul's QPA is higher than Ralph.

Raul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.

4. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.

5. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.

6. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.

We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

7. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.

8. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.
Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

9. There's nothing better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and spending a couple of days fishing.
There's nothing better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and to spend a couple of days fishing.

II. The following sentences could be improved with the use of proper parallel constructions. Under each sentence, a
text-area is provided where you can rewrite the sentence using parallelism.

1. Espinoza's style was remarkable for its dexterity, grace, and she could play any position.
Rewrite it here:
Espinoza style is notable for its skill, thanks, and he could play in any position

2. Raoul's motivation to succeed in this program seems to be greater than his sister.
Rewrite it here:
Raul motivation to succeed in the program appears to be greater than that of her sister

3. Three of the great Indian nations in the Central Plains are the Cherokee, the Choctaw, and Comanche.
Rewrite it here:
The three great Indian nations in the Central Plains are the Cherokee, Choctaw, Comanche and

4. Either you will begin to study now or risk failing the exam.
Rewrite it here:
Anyone who began studying now could have risk of failing the exam
5. The college has space for a new computer lab but not a faculty lounge.
Rewrite it here:
The school has espacion for a new computer lab, but not for a staffroom

6. Her conditions for signing the contract are, first, the commissioner has to approve the terms; second, that the
other players must sign as well.
Rewrite it here:
Their conditions for signing the contract are, first, the commissioner must approve the terms, secondly, the other
players must sign also

7. Carlos wasted his first year at college by not studying enough and spending too much time at parties.
Rewrite it here:
Carlos lost his first year of university study because not enough and that spend too much time at parties

8. We have no doubt about her care and interest in the proposal.

Rewrite it here:
There is no doubt about the care and interest of the proposal

9. The students prepared for their exams at home, they spent extra hours with their tutors, they did the necessary
research in the library, and asked questions in their classrooms.
Rewrite it here:
Students prepared for their exams in the country, which went overtime with their tutors, and made the necessary
research in the library, and configuration questions in class