Parallel Structure

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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