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

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Identify the correct parallel structure: 'She likes reading, writing, and to swim.'

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'She likes reading, writing, and swimming.'

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What is an example of incorrect parallel structure?

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'He enjoys hiking, biking, and to run.' (Correct: 'He enjoys hiking, biking, and running.')

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How can you fix this sentence for parallel structure: 'The teacher asked us to study hard, to be prepared, and that we should participate.'

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'The teacher asked us to study hard, to be prepared, and to participate.'

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in lists?

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Using parallel structure in lists makes the items in the list uniform, which improves clarity and impact.

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Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure: 'The dog barked, howled, and was growling.'

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'The dog barked, howled, and growled.'

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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'), all elements in the series should be in the same grammatical form.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'She is smart, kind, and she is hardworking.'

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'She is smart, kind, and hardworking.' (Remove 'she is' for parallelism.)

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What is an example of parallel structure in a sentence?

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'I came, I saw, I conquered.' (All verbs are in the same form.)