Sentence BalanceSentence Elements Example Technique Used

Words- all words in a series should be the same parts of speech

Not parallel: Opera can amuse, sadden, or make you think,Parallel: Opera can amuse, sadden, or inspire.

All the words in the series are verbs.

Phrases-All phrases in a series should be the same type.

Not parallel: The audience members reacted to the show by jumping to their feet, cheering for an encore, and with calls of “Bravo!”Parallel: The audience members reacted to the show by jumping to their feet, cheering for an encore, and calling “Bravo!”

All the phrases are participial phrases (the start with to).

Rewrite these sentences.

1. I enjoy swimming, to play computer games, when we go to the movies.

2. Our library contains study tables, computer stations, and it has a reading corner.

3. Korean summers are hot, it rains a lot, and humid.

Correct the Following Punctuation Errors

1. That was back in 1968- wasn’t that before personal computers were even around

2. Can you imagine giving away billions of dollars3. Mara couldn’t help but dream (did she really

have a chance) about her eligibility for the competition.

4. Could it be possible that she was asking “How can I be a member of this team, what must I do.”