Parallelism Practice!

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What is parallelism in writing?

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Parallelism is the use of similar structures in two or more phrases, clauses, or sentences to create balance and rhythm.

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Why is parallelism important in writing?

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It enhances clarity, improves readability, and creates a pleasing rhythm in sentences.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'She likes hiking, to swim, and biking.'

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The sentence is not parallel because 'to swim' does not match the gerund forms 'hiking' and 'biking.'

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What is the correct form to maintain parallel structure? 'He enjoys reading, writing, and ____.'

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The correct form is 'drawing' to maintain parallel structure.

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Which of the following is an example of parallel structure? 'The dog barked, the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.'

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This sentence is parallel because all verbs are in the past tense.

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What is a common mistake when using parallelism?

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A common mistake is mixing different grammatical forms, such as combining nouns with verbs.

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How can you check for parallelism in your writing?

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Read the sentence aloud and ensure that all elements in a list or series have the same grammatical structure.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses parallelism correctly?

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'I came, I saw, I conquered.' This sentence uses the same verb form for each clause.

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What is the effect of using parallelism in speeches?

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It emphasizes key points and makes the speech more memorable.

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Identify the error: 'The committee will meet to discuss the budget, to plan the event, and making decisions.'

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The error is in 'making decisions'; it should be 'to make decisions' for parallel structure.