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 improves readability and flow, making sentences easier to understand and more persuasive.

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Identify the error: 'I like swimming, biking, and to run.'

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The correct form is 'I like swimming, biking, and running.' All items should be in the same grammatical form.

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What is an example of correct Parallel Structure?

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'She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.' All verbs are in the gerund form.

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How can you fix this sentence: 'He likes to jog, swimming, and to bike.'

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Change it to 'He likes jogging, swimming, and biking.' All items should be in the gerund form.

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What is the effect of using Parallel Structure in lists?

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It creates a rhythm and makes the list easier to follow.

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Identify the error: 'The teacher asked us to read, to write, and doing math.'

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The correct form is 'The teacher asked us to read, to write, and to do math.' All items should be in the infinitive form.

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What is an example of a sentence with incorrect Parallel Structure?

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'The dog likes to bark, running, and to play.' The correct form is 'The dog likes to bark, to run, and to play.'

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What is the rule for using conjunctions in Parallel Structure?

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When using conjunctions (like 'and' or 'or'), ensure that all elements connected by the conjunction are in the same grammatical form.

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How can you identify Parallel Structure in a sentence?

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Look for lists or series of items that should be in the same grammatical form.