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 parallel structure in this sentence: 'She likes reading, writing, and to jog.'

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The sentence is NOT parallel because 'to jog' does not match the gerund forms 'reading' and 'writing.' It should be 'She likes reading, writing, and jogging.'

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Which of the following is an example of parallel structure? 'He enjoys swimming, biking, and to run.'

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The sentence is NOT parallel. It should be 'He enjoys swimming, biking, and running.'

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in lists?

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Using parallel structure in lists creates a rhythm and makes the items easier to process and remember.

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Complete the sentence with parallel structure: 'The teacher asked us to study hard, to be prepared, and ____.'

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to participate actively.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'The committee will meet to discuss the budget, the schedule, and how to improve communication.'

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The sentence is NOT parallel. It should be 'The committee will meet to discuss the budget, the schedule, and the improvement of communication.'

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What is an example of a sentence using correct parallel structure?

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'The dog barked, howled, and ran around the yard.'

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Choose the correct sentence: 'She is smart, kind, and she is hardworking.' or 'She is smart, kind, and hardworking.'

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'She is smart, kind, and hardworking.' is correct because it maintains parallel structure.

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What is the rule for coordinating conjunctions in parallel structure?

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When using coordinating conjunctions (like 'and' or 'or'), all elements in the list must be in the same grammatical form.