prepositional phrase · neutral
on parole
UK/ɒn pəˈrəʊl/US/ɑn pəˈroʊl/on pa·ROLE
Band 5-6speakingtask2
Released from prison early under supervision and certain conditions.
Examples
“He was released on parole after serving half his sentence.”
“Parole officers monitor prisoners who are on parole.”
“Being on parole requires regular check-ins with the authorities.”
Band 8 sentence
“After demonstrating good behaviour and completing rehabilitation courses, he was released on parole under strict conditions.”
Collocations
- released on parole
- serve on parole
- parole hearing
Word family
parole nounparoled adjective / past participleparole officer noun
Common mistakes
released on bail→released on parole
to be parole→to be on parole / to be paroled
Say it for a higher band
5released→6paroled→7+on parole
Synonyms
paroled
Easily confused
on bail
“She was released on bail while awaiting trial.”
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