Parallel Structure: An Online Tutorial

Mr. Maite

(special thanks to all the sites represented in this tutorial)

 

STOP!  Before you go any further, please remember to READ everything.  This tutorial is completely based on reading and understanding all the material at each step.  Thank you!

 

Parallel Structure is one of the most important components of a powerful and clear writing style.  In fact, just the sound of it has the ring of intelligence and command of the language. The following tutorial allows you to study this technique through activities, brief but informative text, and interactive exercises and quizzes.  Simply complete the step-by-step lessons below and you’ll soon find that you not only understand grammar better, but your writing will become more focused, readable, and clear.

 

 

1. View Parallel Structure PowerPoints using the Guided Notes Handout

 

Parallel Structure PowerPoint 1

Parallel Structure PowerPoint 2 (Reinforcement)

 

2. Complete Online Application Exercises for Practice

 

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

Exercise 6

Exercise 7

 

3. Complete Sentence Combining Worksheets – You will receive copies of these in class.

 

Worksheet 1              Worksheet 1 Key

Worksheet 2              No Key for Worksheet 2 yet