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Title: Parallel Structure, Pronoun Clarity, Possessive Determiners, Possessive Nouns & Pronouns

Grade Lesson s2-p1

Explanation: In this section, we’ll clearly outline the essential definitions and concepts for PSAT to build a strong foundation.

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Definition: Parallel Structure

Parallelism is a general term referring to consistent and logical construction of a sentence.

This could mean writing with a consistent tense and voice, and with appropriate conjunctions and prepositions.

Examples:

Sentence: She will be studies when her mother arrives.

Correct sentence: She will be studying when her mother arrives.

Definition: Pronoun Clarity

Pronouns must clearly refer to a specific person, place, or thing - otherwise known as an antecedent.

Examples:

Sentence: The vegetables arrived this morning. The chefs are already using it.

Correct sentence: The vegetables arrived this morning. The chefs are already using them.

Definition: Possessive Determiners

Possessive Determiners, as the name suggests are used to ascertain the possessiveness of an article, noun, or any person etc.

Examples:

Sentence: The birds are moving to they’re nests.

Correct sentence: The birds are moving to their nests.

Definition: Possessive Nouns

A possessive noun is the special form of a noun that’s used to indicate ownership.

Examples:

Boy’s shoes.

Children’s lunch.