a. Read about using parallel structures, then read Alex's blog again. Underline the parts that have parallel structures, then write what part of speech she used after each parallel structure.
(Đọc về cách sử dụng cấu trúc song song, sau đó đọc lại blog của Alex. Gạch dưới những phần có cấu trúc song song, sau đó viết phần bài phát biểu mà cô ấy đã sử dụng sau mỗi cấu trúc song song.)
Writing Skill Using parallel structures
• Parallel structures are when you use the same pattern of words or phrases to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. We often use them when listing words in a series to avoid clunky sentences.
• Non-parallel structure (nouns): My dream house will have a pool. I also want a home theater. Parallel structure: My dream house will have a pool and home theater.
• Non-parallel structure (adjectives): I want my dream house to be small, and I would like it to be cozy. Parallel structure: I want my dream house to be small and cozy.
• Non-parallel structure (verbs): It'll have space to play games. I could also watch TV and listen to music there. Parallel structure : It'll have space to play games, watch TV, and listen to music.
• Non-parallel structure (gerunds): I think having a garden will be fun. Growing vegetables will also be fun. Parallel structure: I think having a garden and growing vegetables will be fun.
• Non-parallel structure (phrases): I'll have two TVs. I'll have one for my family. I'll also have one for myself. Parallel structure: I'll have two TVs: one for my family and one for myself.
Let me tell you about my dream house. My dream house will be in the country. I don't want to live in the city center because it's always noisy there. My house will be a set of three wooden tree houses: one for my living room and kitchen, one for my bedroom, and one for my bathroom. They will have modern equipment to make life comfortable. There will be rope bridges connecting the houses together. I want all the houses to look really nice and co with yellow curtains and lots string lights. When you see them, you'll think of houses in fairy tales. The house with the living room will have an outdoor area with a view of the forest and a lake. I'll spend lots of time there reading, working, and watching sunsets. My bedroom will have huge windows and a window in the roof so that I can see stars and the moon from my bed. My bathroom will have an outdoor bathtub and shower. There will also be a garden where I can grow vegetables, fruit, and flowers. I'll also decorate my house with lots of photos, paintings, and small souvenirs. So, that's my dream house. What's yours?
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