PARALLEL STRUCTURE

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure, or 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 and more persuasive.

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Identify the correct parallel structure: 'I like to swim, to bike, and ____.'

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to run.

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Fill in the blank with the correct form: 'She enjoys reading, writing, and ____.'

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painting.

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What is an example of incorrect parallel structure?

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'He likes hiking, swimming, and to run.' (should be 'to run' or 'running').

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Choose the correct option: 'The dog barked, the cat meowed, and ____.'

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the bird chirped.

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in lists?

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It creates rhythm and makes the list easier to follow.

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Complete the sentence with parallel structure: 'For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and ____.'

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fruit.

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What is the rule for using parallel structure with conjunctions?

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Items in a list connected by conjunctions should be in the same grammatical form.

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Identify the error: 'She likes to dance, singing, and to swim.'

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The correct form should be 'to dance, to sing, and to swim.'