Contextual Grammar: Parallelism Exercise

1. What great and healthy shape she's in!
2. The doctor wanted to find out about Linda's blood sugar level and why she was overweight.
3. Following a regular program of exercise is more beneficial for me than being on a fad diet.
4. What I like best about my fitness center are the modern Lifecycle machines and the beautiful Olympic size swimming pool that they have.
5. Not only is Jim healthy, but he's also athletic.
6. Due to his son's persistence and his willing to lose 10 pounds, Frank decided to join a fitness center.
7. When Richard realized that his eating habits were the cause of his illness, he began to plan his meals in a more conscientious and careful way.
8. Julian decided to try a homeopathic treatment as well as changing his diet.
9. Shari really enjoys ocean kayaking and going hiking in the desert.
10. This is a combination of vitamins that build up the immune system and prevent infection from spreading.

Contextual Grammar: Further Exercise on Parallelism

FLE 133 CONTEXTUAL GRAMMAR

FURTHER EXERCISE ON PARALLELISM

1.      We must either raise revenues or it will be necessary to reduce expenses.

Answer: We must either raise revenues or reduce expenses.

2.      Stoics deny the importance of such things as wealth, good looks, and having a good reputation.

Answer: Stoics deny the importance of such things as wealth, good looks, and a good reputation.

3.      In his farewell address to the army, the general praised his soldiers for their unsurpassed courage and gave thanks because of their devotion.

Answer: In his farewell address to the army, the general praised his soldiers for their unsurpassed courage and thanked them for their devotion.

4.      The crowd that had gathered outside the court was loud and they were angry.

Answer: The crowd that had gathered outside the court was loud and angry.

5.      The police have a duty to serve the community, safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent against deception, and they must respect the constitutional rights of all.

Answer: The police have a duty to serve the community, safeguard lives and property, protect the innocent against deception, and respect the constitutional rights of all.

6.      Sir Humphry Davy, the celebrated English chemist, was an excellent literary critic as well as being a great scientist.

Answer: Sir Humphry Davy, the celebrated English chemist, was an excellent literary critic as well as a great scientist.

7.      The Johnsons were cheerful and knowledgeable traveling companions, and behaved generously.

Answer: The Johnsons were cheerful, knowledgeable, and generous traveling companions.

8.      The delegates spent the day arguing with one another rather than work together to find common solutions.

Answer: The delegates spent the day arguing with one another rather than working together to find common solutions.

9.      My sister's promotion means that she will be moving to another state and take the children with her.

Answer: My sister's promotion means that she will be moving to another state and taking the children with her.

10.  A company is not only responsible to its shareholders but also customers and employees as well.

Answer: A company is responsible not only to its shareholders but also to its customers and employees.

11.  Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and long walks.

Answer: Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and walking.

12.  Consuming too much of a fat-soluble vitamin can be as harmful as not to consume enough.

Answer: Consuming too much of a fat-soluble vitamin can be as harmful as not consuming enough.

13.  The gyrocompass not only points to true north at all times, it is unaffected by external magnetic fields.

Answer: The gyrocompass not only points to true north at all times but is unaffected by external magnetic fields.

14.  Everything that could make a sound either was removed or taped down.

Answer: Everything that could make a sound was either removed or taped down.

15.  If you hire a contractor to make home improvements, follow these recommendations:

·         Find out if the contractor belongs to a trade association.

·         Obtain estimates in writing.

·         The contractor should provide references.

·         The contractor must be insured.

·         Avoid contractors who ask for cash to dodge paying taxes.

16.  The new instructor was both enthusiastic and she was demanding.

Answer: The new instructor was both enthusiastic and demanding.

17.  Annie's dress was old, faded, and it had wrinkles.

Answer: Annie's dress was old, faded, and wrinkled.

18.  By the time she was two, the child was not only active but also she was well coordinated.

Answer: By the time she was two, the child was not only active but also well coordinated.

19.  It is a truism that to give is more rewarding than getting.

Answer: It is a truism that to give is more rewarding than to get.

20.  A battery powered by aluminum is simple to design, clean to run, and it is inexpensive to produce.

Answer: A battery powered by aluminum is simple to design, clean to run and inexpensive to produce.

Contextual Grammar EXERCISE 28: Chinese New Year

The biggest and the most popular of all Chinese festivals is the Chinese New Year, an exciting and colorful holiday. Falling anywhere between January 21 and February 19, the New Year is celebrated by Chinese people all over the world. They parade through streets and set off fireworks. People pay visits to friends. They wish them luck and prosperity with a greeting that means "happy greetings, and may you gather wealth." On the final day of the year, preparations are made for a great New Year's Eve supper. All doors are sealed with paper strips, and no one may leave or enter until the next morning. Businesses are closed for days after the new year begins. Children receive presents of money in red envelopes, no wonder they look forward to this festival.

Contextual Grammar EXERCISE 27: Animal Care in Zoos

The earliest known zoo was the Park of Intelligence, in the province of Hunan. It was started by a Chinese ruler about 1150 B.C. Today, zoo facilities are limited and zookeepers cannot keep every animal on display year-round. In the winter in colder climates, most birds must be brought indoors. But zookeepers cannot always keep each bird on the view for the public. Many visitors are surprised to see that some animals remain outside all year. Penguins, polar bears and timber wolves are happy outdoors in wintertime. Some animals are always indoors in northern areas. Reptiles and small desert  animals always have indoor displays. Zookeepers must provide indoor shelters for large animals such as elephants. How large those shelters must be! Today, zoologists understand much more about animal behavior, and zoos are being designed that are similiar to animals' natural habitats. Viewers can closely observe animals at animal parks where animals roam free. Zoo kitchens keep a wide variety of foods, and these are used to prepare meals that meet each animal's nutritional needs. Zoos contribute to wildlife conversation. They nurture species that are in danger of becoming extinct.

Contextual Grammar: Sentence Types

Declerative Sentence: "Michael Jackson is one of my favorite artists."

Imperative Sentence: "Close that window before it gets cold."

Interrogative Sentence: "Have you ever been to a Lady Gaga concert?"

Exclamatory Sentence: "The concert was extraordinary!"

Simple Sentence: "I went to the cafeteria this morning."

Complex Sentence: "John and Tyler went to play basketball after they finished the exam."

Compound Sentence: "You can run as much as you want, but you won't be healthy unless you have a good diet."

Compound-Complex Sentence: "Lily went to school, but Diana remained at home because she had a headache."

Contextual Grammar EXERCISE 26: Benjamin Franklin

1. Benjamin Franklin was an important political figure during the period of the American Revolution. He was a man of many other talents as well.

2. He lived in Boston as a young man; there he learned the printing trade.

3. Franklin published an almanac. He also experimented with electricity.

4. Franklin started a university, in Philadelphia; he also started a lending library.

5. Franklin helped draft the Decleration of Independence. He was also one of the signers of the peace treaty that in 1783 formally ended the American Revolution.