Underline the parallel structures in each of the following sentences.

1. Chris wanted to go to the park because they were having a large barbecue and because he was hoping to play some volleyball.
2. Langdon went to Phoenix because he was a pilot and because he had some customers there.
3. When you eat, be sure to cut up any large meat, take small bites, and chew well before you swallow.
4. Diane needed to find her files, put them in order, and organize her desk.
5. Jimmy found his old hat, his gloves, and his soccer ball.


1. because they were having a large barbecue and because he was hoping to play some volleyball;
2. because he was a pilot and because he had some customers there.
3. cut up any large meat, take small bites, and chew well before you swallow;
4. find her files, put them in order, and organize her desk;
5. his old hat, his gloves, and his soccer ball

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