Faulty Parallelism

Faulty parallelism is the use of incorrect grammar structures. It occurs when parts of a sentence mean the same thing but don’t use the same form.

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Faulty parallelism occurs, usually in lists, when the verb tenses or other parts of the sentence are not in the same grammar form.

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Parallel structures keep the sentence consistent. Below are a few examples of parallel sentence structures.

• They are not going to hire an employee who is always late, lazy, and unprofessional.

• She is looking for someone who is consistent, easy-going, and dependable.

• I like to run, swim and hike.

• All sentences are parallel.

Below you will find a few examples of faulty parallelism.

• I like running, to go swim, and hiking.

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• They are not going to hire an employee who is always late, lazy, and acting unprofessionally

• She is looking for someone who is consistent, easy-going, and dependable on time.

• All sentences have faulty parallelism

Which sentence is correct?

• Samantha likes to run, jumping around in the backyard and played with her friend Jorge yesterday.

• Samantha likes running and jumping around in her backyard; in fact, yesterday she played there with her friend Jorge.

Which sentence is correct?

• Henry likes a ball, to jump and running outside.

• Henry likes balls and likes jumping and running outside.

Which sentence is correct?

• It is recommended that we ask questions and talk to the principal.

• It is recommended that we ask questions and talking to the principal.

Which sentence is correct?

• The extreme water pollution caused governments should join together, and they fine the polluting companies, and everyone stops buying the company's products.

• Because of the extreme water pollution, governments should join together, fine polluting companies, and stop buying those company's products.

Which sentence is correct?

• Money helps create happiness because people with money have less stress and experience more luxuries.

• Money helps create happiness because people with money don't have stress and luxuriously lives.

Which sentence is correct?

• The benefits of coaching include: knowing each player, helping that player to improve and to get to see that person succeed in life.

• The benefits of coaching include: knowing each player, helping that player improve, and seeing that person succeed in life.