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Grade 11 Parallel Structure Worksheet with Answers

Grade 11 (US) · Year 12 (UK) · Class 11 (India) · English

Unit 1: Grammar & UsageSentence CraftCCSS L.11-12.1a

Keeping items in a list or comparison in the same grammatical form. This free high school worksheet has 11 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

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Parallel Structure

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Learning goal: Sentence Craft · CCSS L.11-12.1a

Directions: This worksheet has 3 parts. Read the instructions at the start of each part.

RememberClear sentences

Misplaced modifier ✗I saw a dog running to school.✓ Running to school, I saw a dog.Parallelism ✗I like to swim, biking and to run.✓ I like swimming, biking and running.Active voiceThe dog chased the ball.(the subject does the action)Passive voiceThe ball was chased by the dog.(the action is done to the subject)
Part A

Yes or No? Tick one box for each.

YesNo
1Is this sentence parallel? 'She is smart, kind and funny.'
2Is this sentence parallel? 'I like swimming, running and to bike.'
3Is this sentence parallel? 'We came, we saw, we won.'
4Is this sentence parallel? 'He likes to read, to write and drawing.'
Part B

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. 5

    The job requires patience, skill and being honest.

  2. 6

    He not only plays guitar but also the piano.

  3. 7

    I like swimming, running and to bike.

  4. 8

    She was tired, hungry and had a headache.

  5. 9

    The coach told us to stretch, that we should drink water and to rest.

  6. 10

    To succeed, you must study hard, sleep well and you should eat healthy food.

Part C

Answer each question. Use full sentences where you can.

  1. 11

    Why do writers use parallel structure?

★ Challenge corner for fast finishers

What has many teeth but can't bite?

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  1. 1.yes
  2. 2.no
  3. 3.yes
  4. 4.no
  5. 5.The job requires patience, skill and honesty.
  6. 6.He plays not only the guitar but also the piano.
  7. 7.I like swimming, running and biking.
  8. 8.She was tired and hungry, and she had a headache.
  9. 9.The coach told us to stretch, to drink water and to rest.
  10. 10.To succeed, you must study hard, sleep well and eat healthy food.
  11. 11.to make lists and comparisons clear, balanced and easy to read
  12. ★a comb (challenge corner)

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