Parallel Structure

Parallel structure, or parallelism, is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. It helps to create balance and clarity in writing.

Parallel structure enhances readability and flow, making sentences easier to understand and more persuasive.

Error in structure. The correct form is 'She likes swimming, biking, and running.'

'I enjoy reading, writing, and painting.' All verbs are in the gerund form.

The correct form should be 'He wanted to play soccer, to swim, and to run.'

Change it to 'The dog barked, growled, and chased the cat.' to maintain parallel structure.

It emphasizes key points and makes the speech more memorable.

Correct. All phrases begin with 'to' followed by a verb.

Mixing different forms of verbs or phrases, such as 'running, to swim, and biking'.

The correct form is 'She is smart, kind, and hardworking.' to maintain parallelism.