English 8 - Intervention Material 3rd Quarter

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
DISTRICT OF LOBO
MASAGUITSIT-BANALO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MASAGUITSIT, LOBO, BATANGAS
Intervention Material in English 8

SY 2022-2023
Based on the Least Mastered Skills
Third Quarter
INTRODUCTION
Hello! You can use parallel structures with the aid of this lesson. It is also
supported by activities that help you grasp the functions of these structures in a sentence
and how they might help you write or deliver a speech.
Additionally, the learner will be skilled in making their writings more consistent, which
will allow them to give justice to the writing's structure and context.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
At the end of the lesson, the Grade 8 students will demonstrate an understanding of
the use of parallel structures. Specifically, they are expected to:
1. Identify errors in parallel structures; and
2. Write sentences using parallel structures correctly.

DISCUSSION
PARALLEL STRUCTURES
Parallel Structure means using the same construction for sentence elements that
are the same in function.
Below are three rules to consider when checking for Parallel Structure in your
writing:
1. Parallel Structure should be used when elements are joined by coordinating
conjunctions:
Incorrect: I am allergic to the dog’s hair and how it smells.
Correct: I am allergic to the dog’s hair and smell.
2. Parallel Structure should be used when writing elements in the form of a

list or a series:
Incorrect: The class valued respect, honesty, and being on time in a
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teacher.
Correct: The class valued respect, honesty, and promptness in a
teacher.
3. Parallel Structure should be used when comparing or contrasting elements (A is
better than B or X is less than Y):
Incorrect: James enjoys reading more than to write.
Correct: James enjoys reading more than writing.
Note: If the sentence includes time signals that indicate the action
happening at different time or will happen in the future, disregard this rule.
Example:
Edna is an industrious student, an obedient daughter, and a loyal friend.
In the use of parallel structure, grammatical balance should be observed. If
parallel
structure is not observed there will be a disruption of rhythm, thus there will be
grammatical unbalance.
More Examples:
1. Toni Gonzaga is a multi-talented celebrity. Singing, acting, and being a host
are some of her talents. No error
What do you think is the error in the sentence?
You are correct! The answer is “being a host”, it is the error in the
sentence.
Explanation:
In the list of talents that Toni Gonzaga has, two items are gerunds, or verbs
being used as nouns ("singing" and "acting"), whereas "being a host" is a phrase.
Thus, "being a host" does not fit with the parallel structure and should be changed to
"hosting.
ACTIVITY CARD
Activity Card 1: Parallel or Not

Directions: Read each sentence below. Write “parallel structure” or “not parallel
structure” based on whether it contains it or not.
1. The beetles are adapting, spreading, and kill thousands of insects.
________________________________
2. Superbugs are adapting, spreading, and killing thousands.
________________________________
3. Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.
________________________________
4. The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and
in a detailed manner.
________________________________
5. Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and playing a
game of cards.
_________________________________
Source:https://englishlinx.com/cgi-bin/pdf_viewer.cgi?script_name=%2Fpdf%2FParallel-Structure-
Worksheet.pdf&x=189&y=29
Activity Card 2: Make it Parallel
Directions: Make the following sentences in parallel form.
1. The hall was spacious, airy, and it was not messy.

2. The painting was marvelous, superb, and looked beautiful.
3. She likes neither to wash clothes nor cleaning the floor.
4. They walked out of their hut, climbed onto the boat, and into the water.
5. I’ll go to England in August, September or in November.
6. It was both a long movie and very boring.
7. The dry chicken chili was fresh, crisp and tasted delicious.
8. I spent the vacations working in the meadow, making a new door, and to
paint a window.
9. Marina said she would prepare the charts, set the class, and that she would
clean up afterwards.
10. That doctor has vigor, concern, and he is honest
Source: https://englishlinx.com/cgi-bin/pdf_viewer.cgi?script_name=%2Fpdf%2FMaking-the-Sentences-
Parallel-Worksheet.pdf&x=158&y=35
Prepared by:
Czarina C. Ayag
Teacher I
Carmelita B. Buisan
Teacher I

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Intervention Material in English 8

2. Parallel Structure should be used when writing elements in the form of a

Contact #: 0432771801 / 09171745469

Activity Card 1: Parallel or Not

Activity Card 2: Make it Parallel

Directions: Make the following sentences in parallel form.

1. The hall was spacious, airy, and it was not messy.

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