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9.78 Parallel Structure Worksheet

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This Intro to Lit English worksheet provides structured practice on 9.78 Parallel Structure. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Parallel Structure (Words, Phrases, Clauses) - Identify and use parallel structure to improve clarity and rhythm; correct faulty or mixed constructions. (CCSS L.9–10.1(a–b); TEKS §110.36(c)(9)(D)(i–iii); FL ELA.9.C.3.1; VA 9.LU.1A–E; GA ELAGSE9–10L1; TN 9–10.L.CSE.1)

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Intro to Lit

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which sentence uses parallel clauses to explain why the editorial succeeds?

AThe editorial succeeds because its claims are specific, relevant evidence, and its tone is respectful.

BThe editorial succeeds because specific claims, its evidence is relevant, and its tone is respectful.

CThe editorial succeeds because its claims are specific, its evidence has relevance, and respectful tone.

DThe editorial succeeds because its claims are specific, its evidence is relevant, and its tone is respectful.

Solution & Explanation:Each reason follows the same possessive-noun plus linking-verb pattern: claims are, evidence is, and tone is.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which sentence uses parallel structure in a comparison of student needs?

AThe program helps students who need quiet study time and structured collaboration for students.

BThe program helps students needing quiet study time and students who need structured collaboration.

CThe program helps students who need quiet study time and students who need structured collaboration.

DThe program helps quiet study time for students and students who need structured collaboration.

Solution & Explanation:The two compared groups share the same noun-clause pattern: students who need quiet study time and students who need structured collaboration.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which revision fixes the parallel-structure error?

AThe final paragraph should not merely repeat the thesis but synthesizing the evidence and explaining why it matters.

BThe final paragraph should not merely repeat the thesis but synthesize the evidence and explain why it matters.

CThe final paragraph should not merely repeat the thesis but synthesis of the evidence and explain why it matters.

DThe final paragraph should not merely repeat the thesis but the evidence synthesized and explaining why it matters.

Solution & Explanation:Repeat, synthesize, and explain are parallel verbs after should, with the contrast not merely…but.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Intro to Lit English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.9.78 (Grade 9 ELA skill practice focused on Parallel Structure.).