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    Classroom Rules:: Be Responsible Be Punctual Be Respectful Be Your Best Self

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    The document discusses classroom rules which include being responsible, punctual, respectful, and being your best self. It then discusses parallel structure and provides examples of how to properly construct sentences and lists with parallel structure. Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words or grammatical structure in a pair or series of elements to show they have equal importance. It is important to maintain parallel structure to avoid ambiguity and ensure all elements have the same grammatical role.

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    Classroom Rules:

    Be responsible
    Be punctual
    Be respectful
    Be your best self
    Parallel Structure
    Parallel structure means using the same
    pattern of words to show that two or more
    ideas have the same level of importance.
    This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause
    level. 
    The usual way to join parallel structures is
    with the use of coordinating conjunctions such
    as "and" or "or."
    Words and Phrases
    With the -ing form (gerund) of words:

    Parallel:
    Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling.
    With Infinitive Phrases
    Parallel:
    Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle.
    OR
    Mary likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle.

    (Note: You can use "to" before all the verbs in a sentence
    or only before the first one.)
    Do Not Mix Forms
    Example 1
    Not Parallel:
    Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a
    bicycle.
    Parallel:
    Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a
    bicycle.
    Example 2
    Not Parallel:
    The production manager was asked to write his
    report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed
    manner.
    Parallel:
    The production manager was asked to write his
    report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.
    Example 3
    Not Parallel:
    The teacher said that he was a poor student
    because he waited until the last minute to study
    for the exam, completed his lab problems in a
    careless manner, and his motivation was low.
    Parallel:
    The teacher said that he was a poor student
    because he waited until the last minute to study
    for the exam, completed his lab problems in a
    careless manner, and lacked motivation.
    Clauses
    A parallel structure that begins with
    clauses must keep on with clauses.
    Changing to another pattern or
    changing the voice of the verb (from
    active to passive or vice versa) will
    break the parallelism.
    Example 1
    Not Parallel:
    The coach told the players that they should get a lot
    of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to
    do some warm-up exercises before the game.
    Parallel:
    The coach told the players that they should get a lot
    of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that
    they should do some warm-up exercises before the
    game.
    Example 2
    Not Parallel:
    The salesman expected that he would present his
    product at the meeting, that he would have time to
    show his slide presentation, and that questions would
    be asked by prospective buyers. (passive)
    Parallel:
    The salesman expected that he would present his
    product at the meeting, that he would have time to
    show his slide presentation, and that prospective
    buyers would ask him questions.
    LISTS AFTER A COLON
    Be sure to keep all the elements in a list in the same
    form.
    Example 1
    Not Parallel:
    The dictionary can be used to find these: word
    meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings,
    and looking up irregular verbs.
    Parallel:
    The dictionary can be used to find these: word
    meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings,
    and irregular verbs.
    Generalization:
    1. How can we apply the parallel
    structure of words in our daily life?
    2. Why it is important to know the
    structure of words?
    Application:
    Answer grammar practice 1.
    Evaluation:
    Answer grammar practice 2.
    Assignment:
    Review your Lecture.

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