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Parallelism and Reading Practice

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Parallelism and Reading Practice

Students reading and writing

📝 Part 1: Grammar Practice

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Identify the problem and rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. Identify if this sentence uses parallel structure. If not, rewrite it correctly.

"Maria enjoys reading, to swim, and hiking on weekends."

This sentence is parallel

This sentence needs correction

Corrected sentence: _________________________________

2. Fix this stringy sentence by breaking it into 2-3 clear sentences.

"I went to the library and I checked out three books and then I met my friend Sarah and we studied for our history test and then we went to get pizza."

3. Rewrite this wordy sentence to be clear and concise.

"Due to the fact that it was raining very heavily outside, we were not able to go to the park like we had planned to do."

Concise version: _________________________________

4. Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.

The lawyer was prepared, confident, and speaking clearly.

The lawyer was prepared, confident, and articulate.

The lawyer was prepared, had confidence, and spoke clearly.

📚 Part 2: Reading Comprehension - Women in History

Instructions: Read the passage about women in history, then answer the questions below. Use textual evidence to support your answers.

5. What were the main challenges faced by the women described in the passage?

Textual evidence (quote from the passage): "________________________________"

6. How did these women overcome the obstacles they encountered?

Textual evidence (quote from the passage): "________________________________"

7. What is the central idea of this passage? Summarize it in 1-2 sentences.
8. Find and write a phrase or sentence from the passage that shows the author's admiration for these women.

Quote: "___________________________________________"

Explain why this shows admiration:

🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Application

9. Write one thing you learned today about women in history:

"One thing I learned today about women in history is _________________________________"

10. Create your own parallel sentence about the women discussed in the reading passage.

My parallel sentence:

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