Parallel sentences

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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. It also emphasizes the relationship between ideas.

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Identify the parallel elements in this sentence: 'She likes reading, writing, and to jog.'

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The elements are not parallel. The correct form should be 'She likes reading, writing, and jogging.'

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What is an example of a sentence with parallel structure?

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'The dog barked, the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.' All verbs are in the past tense.

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Which of the following is NOT a parallel structure? 'He enjoys swimming, biking, and to run.'

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The sentence is not parallel because 'to run' does not match the gerund forms 'swimming' and 'biking.'

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How can you fix a sentence that lacks parallel structure?

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Identify the elements that are not parallel and revise them to match in form, such as changing all items to gerunds or infinitives.

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in persuasive writing?

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It can make arguments more compelling and memorable, as it creates rhythm and reinforces key points.

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Provide an example of a sentence with correct parallel structure.

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'The committee will meet to discuss the budget, review the proposals, and finalize the plans.'

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What is the difference between parallel structure and repetition?

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Parallel structure involves using the same grammatical form, while repetition involves using the same words or phrases for emphasis.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'The teacher asked the students to read, to write, and doing their homework.'

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The error is in the last item. It should be 'to do their homework' to maintain parallel structure.