Parallel Structure

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What is Parallel Structure?

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Parallel structure, also known as parallelism, is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. It helps to create balance and clarity in writing.

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Why is Parallel Structure important in writing?

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Parallel structure enhances readability and flow, making sentences easier to understand. It also emphasizes the relationship between ideas.

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Identify the error: 'She likes swimming, to jog, and biking.'

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The correct form should be: 'She likes swimming, jogging, and biking.' All items should be in the same grammatical form.

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What is an example of correct Parallel Structure?

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'I enjoy reading, writing, and hiking.' All verbs are in the gerund form.

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Which of the following is an example of Parallel Structure? 'He wants to play soccer, to run, and swimming.'

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Incorrect. The correct form is: 'He wants to play soccer, to run, and to swim.' All verbs should be in the same form.

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What is the effect of using Parallel Structure in a list?

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It creates rhythm and makes the list easier to follow, enhancing the overall clarity of the sentence.

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Identify the error: 'The teacher asked the students to read, to write, and doing their homework.'

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The correct form should be: 'The teacher asked the students to read, to write, and to do their homework.' All items should be in the same form.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses Parallel Structure correctly?

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'The dog barked, the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.' All subjects and verbs are in parallel form.

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What is the role of conjunctions in Parallel Structure?

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Conjunctions (like 'and' or 'or') are used to connect items in a list, ensuring that they maintain the same grammatical structure.

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Identify the error: 'She is smart, kind, and she is funny.'

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The correct form should be: 'She is smart, kind, and funny.' Remove the repeated subject and verb.