Exploring Parallel Structure in Syntax

The video discusses parallel structure, emphasizing its importance in creating stylistically harmonious sentences. It explains how parallel structure applies to lists of verbs, nouns, and modifiers, and provides examples of both correct and incorrect usage. The video also covers active vs passive voice and the use of gerunds and infinitives. It concludes by discussing when breaking parallel structure might be stylistically beneficial.

What is the primary focus of parallel structure in writing?

• Stylistic harmony

• Punctuation

• Spelling

• Grammar rules

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in sentences?

• It is necessary for grammatical correctness.

• It makes sentences legally correct.

• It enhances the stylistic harmony of the text.

• It complicates the sentence structure.

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Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• To climb

• Climbing

• Climb

• Climber

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What happens to the stylistic quality of a sentence if parallel structure is not used?

• It improves clarity

• It remains unchanged

• It disrupts harmony

• It becomes more formal

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Which voice should be consistently used to maintain parallel structure?

• Active voice only

• Passive voice only

• Either active or passive, but consistently

• Mixing both voices

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Which of the following sentences is an example of parallel structure?

• The cake was baked, frosted, and sprinkled.

• The cake was baking, frosted, and sprinkles were added.

• The cake was baked and putting sprinkles on it.

• The cake was baked, frosted, and I put sprinkles on it.

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What is the infinitive form of 'skiing'?

• To ski

• Skier

• Skiing

• Ski

How should adjectives be used in a list to maintain parallel structure?

• Any form as long as it is consistent

• Only short individual modifiers

• Only long descriptive phrases

• Mixed with longer phrases

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What might be a reason to intentionally break parallel structure?

• To highlight a specific part of the sentence

• To reduce clarity

• To simplify the sentence structure

• To follow strict grammar rules

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What term is playfully coined to describe non-parallel structure?

• Disalignment

• Perpendicularity

• Nonparallelism

• Antiparallel

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