Parallel Sentence Construction

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What is parallel sentence construction?

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Parallel sentence construction is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of words, phrases, or clauses to create balance and clarity in writing.

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Why is parallelism important in writing?

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Parallelism enhances readability, emphasizes ideas, and creates rhythm in writing, making it more engaging for the reader.

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

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

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Identify the parallel structure: 'The dog barked, howled, and ran.'

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Correct. All verbs are in the same form.

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What is an example of a non-parallel sentence?

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'He enjoys hiking, biking, and to swim.' This sentence is non-parallel because 'to swim' does not match the gerund forms of 'hiking' and 'biking.'

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True or False: 'I want to learn, to grow, and becoming successful' is parallel.

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False. The correct form is 'I want to learn, to grow, and to become successful.'

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What is the effect of using parallelism in a list?

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It creates a sense of cohesion and clarity, making the list easier to read and understand.

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Identify the parallel structure: 'The committee will meet to discuss the budget, to plan the event, and to review the proposals.'

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

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What is an example of a parallel sentence?

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'She enjoys cooking, jogging, and reading.' All items in the list are gerunds.

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Identify the parallel structure: 'He is smart, kind, and has a good sense of humor.'

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Incorrect. The correct structure is 'He is smart, kind, and humorous.'