Parallel Gerunds and Infinitives
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Parallel Gerunds and Infinitives" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core L.7.1. A 6th grader who is already steady on sentences can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: circle the gerund or infinitive that matches the other items in a pair or series. Answer key included. Part of our parallel structure sentences collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Begin with the choose sheets, then move to error finding. Use Parallel Structure Review as a final check.
What students will practice
- Students will tell a gerund from an infinitive.
- Students will match each item in a pair or series to the form of the others.
- Students will circle the form that keeps a series parallel.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 7th Grade
Standard: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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FAQ
How do I use this parallel structure worksheet?
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Begin with the choose sheets, then move to error finding. Use Parallel Structure Review as a final check.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Circle the gerund or infinitive that matches the other items in a pair or series. A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing used as a noun, an infinitive is to plus a verb, and items in a pair or series should all use the same one. The directions on the page read: Read each sentence and look at the other items in its pair or series. Circle the form in parentheses that matches them. An answer key is included.
Can I use this parallel structure worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade sentences, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is parallel structure?
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It means the items in a list or pair share the same form, such as all nouns, all adjectives or all verbs in one tense. The crew packed tents, carried water and brought extra rope is parallel.
How do you keep a comparison parallel?
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The two things compared should be the same kind of thing and take the same form. Students underline the part that does not match and rewrite the whole sentence.
What is parallel structure with either or and not only but also?
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The words after each half must have the same grammatical form. Students rewrite unbalanced sentences so both halves match.
Is there a review sheet?
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Parallel Structure Review has three parts: circle the parallel version, rewrite sentences and write a parallel series.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Sentences |
| Standard | L.7.1 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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