Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure Estructura Paralela

English 9/ Mr. Wei

Definition

Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

La estructura paralela significa usar el mismo patrón de palabras para mostrar que dos o más ideas tienen el mismo nivel de importancia.

Think of Shapes Piense en formas

Are they the same? ¿Son lo mismo?

Lisa likes to chew gum, she reads and she likes wearing pink backpacks.

Multiple Choice

Which example shows correct parallel structure?

• Recommended exercise includes to run, to swim, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.

• Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and to cycle.

1) WORDS & PHRASES

• Non-Parallel

• Selena likes hiking, to swim and she likes to ride a bicycle.

• Parallel

• Selena likes hiking, swimming and riding a bicycle.

• Selena likes to hike, to swim and to ride a bicycle.

• Selena likes to hike, swim and ride a bicycle.