The document discusses parallel structure, which is when elements in a sentence are alike in function and grammar form. An example is provided of modifying a complex sentence using parallel structure by adding "-ing" and conjunctions like "and." The document also provides examples of how to use parallel structure to simplify sentences and make them shorter. Instructions are given on how to create a slide boom presentation by signing up, uploading documents, modifying settings, and saving. A grammar handout further explains parallel structure and provides a fill-in-the-blank exercise.
2. What is Parallel Structure
Parallel Structure is when instead of adding to, to a sentence you
can instead add –ing or the conjunction like for.
Here is an example of one
3. Parallel Structure
Parallel Structure helps to modify complex sentences in to more
simpler sentences. You can use conjunctions and other link words to
help simplify your sentences.
4. How To Make a Slide Boom
• To make a Slide Boom create an account by signing up
• Next click upload
• Then you can upload your PowerPoint's or word documents
• To chose what you are going to upload click options and chose
either PowerPoint like or Video like
• Next modify your Slide Boom if needed
• After click upload
• Last click on save
• So to access your Slide Boom go to your presentations and click
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5. Grammar Handout
Parallel Structure is sentence elements that are alike in function.
These elements are in the same grammar form so that they are
parallel.
Fill in Blanks
________ Structure _______ words together by using 1 or more
________ conjunctions in a sentence.
This structure ______ more to the sentence by adding in –ing
and other _______. It also _______ or shortness sentences.
7. Quiz
Fill in the blank
____________ Structure combines ___________ by adding in conjunctions
and ___________ words. As a result the sentences are _____________ into
one ______ sentence. Parallel _________ modifies and _______ sentences.
Example:
Chose the best sentence
1)A Sara likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.
B Sara likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.
2)A The student was asked to write his paper quickly, accurately, and in a
detailed manner.
B The student was asked to write his paper quickly and accurately and
thoroughly.
3)A Sid likes hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon rests.
B Sid likes hiking, attending the rodeo, and afternoon rests.
8. Quiz Answers
1. Parallel
2. Sentence
3. Link
4. Joined
5. Big
6. Structure
7. Simplifies
8. A
9. B
10. B
