Parallelism Practice

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What is parallelism in writing?

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Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words, phrases, or clauses to create balance and rhythm in writing.

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Why is parallelism important in writing?

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Parallelism enhances clarity, improves readability, and creates a pleasing rhythm in sentences, making them easier to understand.

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

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The correct form is: 'He likes to swim, bike, and run.'

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What is the correct parallel structure for this sentence: 'She enjoys reading, to write, and painting.'

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The correct structure is: 'She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.'

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Identify the error: 'The dog likes to bark, running, and to play.'

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

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What is an example of correct parallel structure?

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An example is: 'I like hiking, swimming, and biking.'

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Identify the error: 'He wants to go to the store, to buy groceries, and to cook dinner.'

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The correct form is: 'He wants to go to the store, buy groceries, and cook dinner.'

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What is the rule for maintaining parallelism in lists?

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All items in a list should be in the same grammatical form, such as all gerunds, all infinitives, or all nouns.

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Identify the error: 'She is smart, kind, and has a good sense of humor.'

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The correct form is: 'She is smart, kind, and humorous.'

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What is the correct parallel structure for this sentence: 'The committee decided to meet, to discuss, and to vote.'

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The correct structure is: 'The committee decided to meet, discuss, and vote.'