Think, Pair, Share: Analyzing Sentences for Phrases, Clauses, & Parallelism by Cody Swoboda

How to Complete This Activity

cswoboda6 — 2025-09-17 16:29:43 UTC

1. Read each sentence in the posts below.
2. Individually, identify and label ALL phrases and clauses in each sentence (hint: look for groups of words acting as single parts of speech, and complete thoughts with subject + verb).
3. For each sentence, check if it uses parallel structure correctly. If you find faulty parallelism, write down how you would correct the sentence.
4. After thinking about your answers, share and discuss your ideas with a partner or small group!

Sentence 1

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While walking to the store, Emily noticed that her friend was waving from across the street.

Sentence 2

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The teacher asked the students to take out their notebooks, complete the worksheet, and for participating in the discussion.

Sentence 3

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After eating breakfast, I hurried to the bus stop, which was already crowded with children.

Sentence 4

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My favorite hobbies are reading mystery novels, playing chess, and to paint landscapes.

Sentence 5

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Because the storm knocked out the power, the family lit candles and told stories until bedtime.

Benjamin

2025-09-18 14:38:06 UTC

The teacher asked the students to take out their notebooks, participating in the discussion.