Parallel Structure in Writing

The video tutorial explains the importance of parallel structure in writing, providing examples of non-parallel sentences and how to correct them. It covers the use of parallel structure in lists, phrases, and clauses, and offers practice sentences to help viewers improve their writing skills. The tutorial emphasizes maintaining uniformity in sentence structure to enhance clarity and readability.

What is the main purpose of using parallel structure in writing?

• To ensure grammatical balance

• To make sentences longer

• To use more complex vocabulary

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct parallel structure with nouns?

• I enjoy to swim and running.

• I enjoy to swim and to run.

• I enjoy swimming and running.

• I enjoy swimming and to run.

How should the sentence 'I like to read and swimming' be corrected?

• I like to read and to swim.

• I like reading and swimming.

• I like to read and to swimming.

• I like reading and to swim.

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure with 'and'?

• She likes to dance and to singing.

• She likes to dance and singing.

• She likes dancing and singing.

• She likes dancing and to sing.

Identify the correct parallel structure in the following list: 'He enjoys hiking, biking, and to swim.'

• He enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming.

• He enjoys hiking, biking, and to swimming.

• He enjoys to hike, biking, and swimming.

• He enjoys hiking, to bike, and swimming.

Which sentence correctly uses 'not only...but also' in parallel structure?

• She is not only smart but also works hard.

• She is not only smart but also working hard.

• She is not only smart but also to work hard.

• She is not only smart but also work hard.

How can you correct the sentence 'Managing your money well is to be prepared for the future'?

• Managing your money well is preparing for the future.

• Managing your money well is to preparing for the future.

• Managing your money well is to be preparing for the future.

• Managing your money well is prepared for the future.

What is a useful tip for checking parallel structure in your writing?

• Ensure all sentences are the same length

• Check if lists of words or ideas are parallel

• Use as many adjectives as possible

• Avoid using conjunctions