Keep It Balanced: Mastering Parallel Structure for Grade 7  

This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on building strong sentence construction skills through parallel structure. Students learn how to maintain grammatical consistency in lists and ideas, making their writing clearer and more professional. With engaging exercises like multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true/false evaluation, identifying errors, and sentence rewriting, learners develop accuracy and fluency in writing.

Why Parallel Structure Matters in Grammar? 

Parallel structure helps students maintain balance and clarity in sentences. For Grade 7 learners, this topic is important because:  
1. It ensures consistency in lists and sentence patterns.  
2. It improves readability and flow of writing.  
3. It strengthens sentence construction and editing skills.  
4. It enhances both formal and creative writing.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that build mastery in parallel structure:

🧠 Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Sentence  
Students identify sentences that follow correct parallel structure. Example: “She likes dancing, swimming, and reading books.”

✏️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks  
Students choose the correct word form to maintain parallel structure using given options. Example: “The event included painting, dancing, and singing.”

✔️ Exercise 3 – True or False  
Students evaluate whether sentences follow correct parallel structure.

📋 Exercise 4 – Underline the Error  
Students identify the part of the sentence that breaks parallel structure.

📝 Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting  
Students rewrite sentences to correct parallel structure and improve clarity.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice  
1. b   2. a   3. c   4. b   5. a   6. b   7. c   8. a   9. a   10. c  

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks  
1. painting   2. running   3. to practice   4. cooking   5. to prepare  
6. writing   7. reading   8. to learn   9. writing skills   10. studying  

Exercise 3 – True / False  
1. False  
2. True  
3. False  
4. False  
5. False  
6. True  
7. False  
8. False  
9. True  
10. False  

Exercise 4 – Underline the Part That Breaks Parallel Structure  
1. to swim  
2. to boil  
3. eat  
4. to perform  
5. to present  
6. to get  
7. to improve  
8. to sketch  
9. checking  
10. to jump  

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Sample Answers)  
1. The club plans to organize events, host workshops, and invite guest speakers.  
2. During the vacation, they enjoyed exploring places, trying local food, and taking photos.  
3. The teacher encouraged completing homework, participating actively, and asking questions.  
4. The training focused on building confidence, improving teamwork, and developing leadership.  
5. The exhibition included crafts, displaying paintings, and presenting models.  
6. The schedule involves attending classes, revising lessons, and practicing concepts.  
7. The speaker suggested setting goals, staying motivated, and tracking progress.  
8. The event required decorating the hall, arranging seats, and organizing materials.  
9. The program aims to develop skills, build confidence, and improve creativity.  
10. The workshop helped students learn techniques, practice skills, and apply knowledge.  

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