Name: ______________________________Grade & Section:__8______________Score: ________________

School: _____________________________Teacher:_______________________ Subject: English ______

LAS Writer: ___MARIA LETECIA N. LUCEÑO___________________________________________________
Content Editors: ZYNAFE V. CAIJO RAFFY G. HERRERA _______________________
Lesson Topic: ___Rules of Parallel Structure____________________________ Quarter 3 Week 8, LAS 2_
Learning Target/s: Identify the rules of parallel structure. (EN8 WC-III-1.1.6)____________________________
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Rules of Parallel Structure

Parallel structure is referred to as parallelism. Using parallel structure makes it easier for readers to
understand writing. Here are the rules to write sentences with parallelism.
1. When you connect two or more clauses or phrases with a conjunction (for, and, nor, but) use parallel
structure.
Example: Not Parallel: My best friend took me dancing and to a show.
Parallel: My best friend took me to a dance and a show.
2. When you connect two clauses or phrases with a correlative conjunction (not only, but also, either…or,
neither…nor, if…then, etc.) use parallel structure.
Example: Not Parallel: Sam wants both a satisfying job and that pays well.
Parallel: Sam wants both a satisfying and a well paying job.
3. Observe parallel structure of sentences while comparing elements.
Example: Not Parallel: I like to read books over watching movies.
Parallel: I like reading books over watching movies.
4. Observe parallel structure when elements are in a list.
Example: Not Parallel: Traditional societies believed the king to be a religious, a political, a social
and head of the military forces.
Parallel: Traditional societies believed the king to be a religious, political, social
and a military head.
5. When you connect two clauses or phrases with a word of comparison, such as ‘than’ or ‘as’, use parallel
structure.
Example: Not Parallel: I would rather pay for my education than financial aid.
Parallel: I would rather pay for my education than receive financial aid.
Activity 1. Directions: Choose the correct parallel structure. Write your answer on the space provided before
each number.
________1. Rebecca was not only my boss but also ______
a. my friend. b. is my friend.
________2. John has __________________________________________
a. a prosperous business, a pretty wife and two lovely children.
b. a prosperous business, a pretty wife, and he has two lovely children.
________3. Objections were raised by _________________________________
a. technicians and administrators. b. technicians and administrators also.
________4. The children learned _________________________________________
a. to be respectful and attentive to their teachers.
b. to be respectful and to be attentive to their teachers.
________5. He was known_______________________________
a. for his charity and generosity. b. for his charity and generous.
Activity 2. Directions: Identify the sentences that show parallel structure.
_____1. a. The symposium explained how to respond quickly, appearing capable, and how to ask for help.
b. The symposium explained how to respond quickly, how to appear capable, and how to ask for help.
_____2. a. Zena dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and they are self-centered.
b. Zena dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and self-centered.
_____3. a. The politician responded to the question both promptly and cleverly.
b. The politician both gave a prompt response and a clever one to the question.
_____4. a. Neither scolding the child nor beating him did any good.
b. Neither a sound scolding nor trying to beat the child did any good.
_____5. a. My English is improving slowly but surely.
b. My English is improving slow but surely.