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Name: ……………………………………... Period: ………. Date: ……………. Worksheet 2 Parallel Structures

Directions: In the following sentence groups, put a check before the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.

Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.

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.

Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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