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1. ENGLISH 9
FOURTH QUARTER

2. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
1. Define parallel structures.
2. Identify sentences with parallel structure.
3. Rewrite sentences to make it parallel by applying the
rules of parallelism.

3. ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Why write identical ideas in
parallel grammatical
construction?

4. Spot the odd one
out
Directions: The pictures have something in
common, except one. Spot the picture which does
not belong to the group.

8. PARALLELISM

9. Parallelism
- refers to the similarity of words, phrases, and clauses
in structural patterns (same pattern of words)and
functions in a sentence.
For example: When you express your ideas; even
through writing or speaking, you must present your
ideas in orderly manner. E.g. noun, noun,and noun.

10. - A sentence error that refers to a lack of parallelism is
called faulty parallelism. This error creates imbalance
and inconsistency in the sentence.
Note: If you practice using parallelism in your
sentences (writing or speaking), your communication
skill will surely improve.

11. Which word among the following has a different grammatical
form?
1. dig, cook, dance, singing
All the words should follow the base form of the verb.
1. dig, cook, dance, sing

12. Which word among the following has a different grammatical
form?
1. locked, ate, took, looked, waits, ran
All the words should follow the past form of the verb.
1. locked, ate, took, looked, waited, ran

13. Which word among the following has a different grammatical
form?
1. beautiful, simple, intelligent, actively, lazy.
All the words should be adjective.
1. beautiful, simple, intelligent, active, lazy.

14. Which is more correct?
It is better to give than receiving.
It is better to give than to receive.
Which is more correct?
It is better to give than receiving.
It is better to give than to receive.

15. Which is more correct?
Simple is beauty.
Simplicity is beauty.
Which is more correct?
Simple is beauty.
Simplicity is beauty.

16. Faulty parallelism can be corrected by following these
rules/guidelines.
1. Use the same part of speech
I admire people who take their studies seriously,
persistently, and are competent.
Incorrect
I admire people who take their studies seriously,
persistently, and competently. (adverb)

17. Faulty parallelism can be corrected by following these
rules/guidelines.
1. Use the same part of speech
Proper education makes a person wise, productive, and excel.
Incorrect
Proper education makes a person wise, productive,
and excellent. (adjective)

18. 2. When listing items in a sentence, make sure that the items (words,
phrases, or clauses) follow the same grammatical structure
Luis loves going to school. He enjoys reading books, writing
fictional stories, and he participates in extra – curricular
activities.
Incorrect
Luis loves going to school. He enjoys reading books, writing
fictional stories, participating in extra – curricular
activities. (present participle)

19. 2. When listing items in a sentence, make sure that the items (words,
phrases, or clauses) follow the same grammatical structure
Max enjoys reading better than to write.
Incorrect
Max enjoys reading better than writing. (present
participle)

20. 2. When listing items in a sentence, make sure that the items (words,
phrases, or clauses) follow the same grammatical structure
Pressured, feeling the stress, and exasperated, Mary
broke down after taking the test.
Incorrect
Pressured, stressed, and exasperated, Mary broke down
after taking the test. (past form of the verb)

21. 3. Words, phrases, or clauses joined by coordinating
conjunctions FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and
correlative conjunctions (either … or, neither … nor, not only
… but also) should have the same grammatical structure.
Melvin excels both in liberal arts and writing literature.
Incorrect
Melvin excels both in liberal arts and literary writing.
(noun)

22. 3. Words, phrases, or clauses joined by coordinating
conjunctions FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and
correlative conjunctions (either … or, neither … nor, not only
… but also) should have the same grammatical structure.
The class either goes to an educational trip or engaged
in a cultural immersion.
Incorrect
The class either goes to an educational trip or
engages in a cultural immersion.

23. LET’S PRACTICE!
Identify if the sentence shows parallelism. If no, rewrite the sentence to
make it parallel in structure. Then, draw a star if the sentence is parallel
in structure.
1. Students like teachers who are smart, fun, kindhearted, being patient,
and with creativity.
2. A torch symbolizes not only the value of excellence but also how
people are passionate to learn.
3. Employers look for applicants who do not only meet high educational
qualifications but also possess impressive personality traits.

24. 4. Educated people live to perform, to excel, to
create, and most of all, to be an inspiring person.
5. The basic trademark of an educated man is his
ability to distinguish right from wrong.

25. Aha! And Huh?
In your notebook, write down 1 or 2 “ahas”
(something you learned) and 1 or 2 “huhs” (things
you still have question about)

26. Assignment:
Look for parallel elements in the essay, Of
Studies by Francis Bacon. Underline them and
identify the grammatical construction they
follow.