Task 1. Parallelism Practice. Correct!
#1
Regular exercise improves not only physical health but also is beneficial for mental well-being.
#2
Strength training increases muscle mass but does not help much with flexibility.
#3
Running, however, strengthens the heart and is good for endurance.
#4
A good workout includes cardio exercises, weightlifting, and you should also stretch.
#5
Fitness experts recommend both a balanced diet and to stay hydrated.
#6
Some people would rather do yoga than if they have to run long distances.
#7
Trainers advise exercising at least three times a week, but some people work out daily.
#8
Workouts should be avoided by people who are sick, injured, recovering, or have severe joint
pain.
#9
Warm up before a workout, drink water during breaks, and you should also cool down properly.
#10
In general, it is better to exercise regularly than skipping workouts completely.
Task 2:
#1 (Parallel Nouns)
Original:
Effective communication requires brevity, clarity, and to be well-structured.
#2 (Parallel Adjectives)
Original:
A good speaker is concise, confident, and has knowledge.
#3 (Parallel Verbs)
Original:
Some people prefer to be laconic, speaking rarely, and avoid small talk.
#4 (Parallel Infinitives)
Original:
He decided to be pithy, to make his point quickly, and keeping his words few.
#5 (Parallel Prepositional Phrases)
Original:
During the meeting, he remained quiescent, in silence, and avoiding unnecessary comments.
#6 (Parallel Gerunds)
Original:
Reticent people often dislike speaking in public, sharing personal thoughts, and to engage in
debates.
#7 (Parallel Clauses)
Original:
She prefers conversations that are succinct, that get straight to the point, and where there is no
unnecessary repetition.
#8 (Parallel Comparisons with "than")
Original:
A taciturn response is better than responding in a long-winded way.
#9 (Parallel Adverbs)
Original:
She speaks tersely, briefly, and with conciseness.
#10 (Parallel Correlative Conjunctions - "either...or")
Original:
A speaker should either be pithy and clear or explaining everything in excessive detail.
Task 3.
Practice Sentences –Subject +Verb agreement. Correct the errors!
1. The list of items need to be checked before we leave.
2. Neither of the students were prepared for the test.
3. The teacher, along with her students, were excited for the trip.
4. Both students and teacher has to attend the meeting.
5. My friend and colleague enjoys hiking on weekends.
6. The news are spreading quickly online.
7. Ten dollars were too much for that small item.
8. The committee disagree on how to handle the issue.
9. There is many reasons why we should go on vacation.
10. The family were sitting together at the dinner table.
Task 4. Vocabulary: learn and memorise.
New words Definitions/ synonyms My example in context
EXAMPLE: Shortness The teacher’s brevity in the lesson helps me
Brevity – /ˈbrɛv.ɪ.ti/ understand the lesson better!- no fluff at all!
1. Concise – /kənˈsaɪs/
2. Laconic – /ləˈkɒn.ɪk/
3. Pithy – /ˈpɪθ.i/
4. Quiescent – /kwaɪˈɛs.ənt/
5. Reticent – /ˈrɛt.ɪ.sənt/
6. Succinct – /səkˈsɪŋkt/
7. Taciturn – /ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜrn/
8. Terse – /tɜrs/
Task 5. Complete your sentences and write in your copybook.
a. Brevity – In emergency situations, brevity is crucial because ______________.
b. Concise – A concise argument is often more persuasive than a long one because
______________.
c. Laconic – Some people admire a laconic speaking style, but in some cases, it can be problematic
because ______________.
d. Pithy – A pithy remark can change someone's perspective instantly if ______________.
e. Quiescent – After a heated argument, remaining quiescent can be the best choice because
______________.
f. Reticent – A reticent witness in a courtroom might affect the case by ______________.
g. Succinct – In journalism, writing succinct headlines is important because ______________.
h. Taciturn – A taciturn leader might struggle in a crisis if ______________.
i. Terse – A terse email from a boss can create tension among employees because
______________.
TASK 6. Make up a story with the use of the new words!
