Parallel Sentence Construction

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What is parallel sentence construction?

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Parallel sentence construction is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of phrases or clauses to create balance and clarity in writing.

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Why is parallelism important in writing?

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Parallelism enhances readability, emphasizes ideas, and creates rhythm in writing, making it more persuasive and engaging.

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Identify the error: 'He likes swimming, to run, and biking.'

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The correct form should be: 'He likes swimming, running, and biking.' All items should be in the same form.

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What is an example of a parallel structure?

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An example of parallel structure is: 'She enjoys reading, writing, and hiking.' All verbs are in the gerund form.

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True or False: 'To win the game, to practice hard, and to stay focused are essential.' is parallel.

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False. The correct form should be: 'Winning the game, practicing hard, and staying focused are essential.'

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Which of the following is parallel? A. 'He wants to play soccer and to swim.' B. 'He wants to play soccer and swimming.'

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A. 'He wants to play soccer and to swim.' is parallel.

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What is the rule for creating parallel lists?

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When creating parallel lists, ensure that all items are in the same grammatical form (e.g., all nouns, all verbs, etc.).

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Identify the error: 'The teacher asked us to read the book, to write a report, and doing a presentation.'

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The correct form should be: 'The teacher asked us to read the book, to write a report, and to do a presentation.'

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True or False: 'I like to dance, to sing, and swimming.' is a parallel structure.

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False. The correct form should be: 'I like to dance, to sing, and to swim.'

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What is an example of a non-parallel structure?

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An example of a non-parallel structure is: 'She likes cooking, to jog, and reading.' It should be: 'She likes cooking, jogging, and reading.'