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 comprehension, making sentences easier to understand and more persuasive.

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

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Incorrect. The correct structure is: 'She likes reading, writing, and jogging.'

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Identify the correct parallel structure: 'The committee will discuss the budget, the schedule, and how to improve communication.'

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Incorrect. The correct structure is: 'The committee will discuss the budget, the schedule, and the improvement of communication.'

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What is an example of a sentence using proper parallel structure?

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'I enjoy hiking, swimming, and biking.'

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What is the effect of using improper parallel structure?

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Improper parallel structure can confuse readers and disrupt the flow of writing.

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Choose the correct parallel structure: 'He wants to play basketball, to run, and swimming.'

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Incorrect. The correct structure is: 'He wants to play basketball, to run, and to swim.'

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What is the rule for coordinating conjunctions in parallel structure?

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When using coordinating conjunctions (like 'and' or 'or'), all elements in the list should be in the same grammatical form.

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Identify the correct parallel structure: 'The teacher asked the students to read the book, to write a report, and doing a presentation.'

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Incorrect. The correct structure is: 'The teacher asked the students to read the book, to write a report, and to do a presentation.'

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What is an example of a sentence that lacks parallel structure?

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'The dog barked, ran, and jumping.'