Transcript Parallelism - English With Mrs. Pixler

Today’s Agenda
• Punctuation/Capitalization Quiz!
• Writing Clear Sentences
• Parallelism
• Homework
• Write two paragraphs listing the kinds of skills you think you will
need in future jobs. In your writing, try to use several parallel verb
forms. When you are finished, apply today’s lesson to make sure
your writing does not contain faulty parallelism.
• Continue work on research paper
Parallelism
• Parallelism refers to a series of two or more grammatical
elements of the same type joined by and (or sometimes
by or).
• Eat, drink, and be merry.
• When one of the elements breaks the pattern set by the
other element(s), the resulting error is called faulty
parallelism.
• Mickey likes to bike, swim, and to go on long walks.
Parallelism
• The Parallelism Stack Tip: Whenever you use an
infinitive (the to form of a verb) or a gerund (the –ing
form of a verb) after an an or an or, arrange the elements
that should be parallel in a “parallelism stack.” Placing
parallel elements in a column makes it easy to see
whether these elements have exactly the same form.
Example: Mickey likes to bike, swim, and to go on long walks.
to bike
swim, and
to go on long walks.
Let’s Practice!
1.
My boss said that I need to work faster, work harder, and to stop taking
long breaks.
2.
A new federal program gives me the chance to take several classes this
summer and getting my degree within two years.
3.
Dr. Sanchez helped me to write more clearly, to avoid grammatical errors,
and turn my papers in on time.
4.
A common approach to writing a lab report is to begin with the materials
needed and end with a summary of the findings.
5.
My chemistry teacher said that we also need to state the purpose of the
experiment, to explain the procedures, and explain the shortcomings of the
experiment.
Your Turn!
1.
My boss is eager (get) the costs for the new product. My boss is eager
(begin) selling it. My boss is eager (see) profits.
2.
(Brush) your teeth correctly is important. (Floss) regularly is important.
(Visit) a dentist twice a year is important.
3.
I cannot stand it when friends (make) complicated plans. I cannot stand it
when friends (call) me at the last second. I cannot stand it when friends
(expect) me to be ready on time.
4.
Texas slim likes (drink) Lone Star Cola. Texas Slim likes (eat) barbecue.
Texas Slim likes (watch) Martha Stewart on TV.
5.
You should try (prepare) nutritious meals. You should try (watch) your
weight. You should try (get) enough sleep.
Homework
• Write two paragraphs listing the kinds of skills you think
you will need in future jobs. In your writing, try to use
several parallel verb forms. When you are finished, apply
today’s lesson to make sure your writing does not contain
faulty parallelism.