Exploring Parallel Structure in Writing

This video tutorial explains the concept of parallel structure in sentences, emphasizing the importance of using consistent grammatical patterns in lists. It provides examples using gerunds, adjective-noun combinations, and infinitives. The tutorial also includes practice exercises to help learners apply these concepts effectively.

What is parallel structure primarily used for in sentences?

• To introduce new concepts

• To maintain grammatical consistency

• To add complexity

• To shorten sentences

What grammatical pattern is used in the sentence 'Macy loves jogging, biking, and swimming'?

• Gerunds

• Simple past verbs

• Adjective-noun combinations

• Infinitives

Why is it incorrect to say 'Lance is not only an excellent barber but also a singer'?

• Lack of a gerund

• Incorrect use of conjunction

• Use of different verb tenses

• Mismatch of adjective presence

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Running

• To run

• Runner

• Ran

What error occurs in the phrase 'Johnny loves jogging, biking, and to swim'?

• Improper use of a conjunction

• Use of different verb forms

• Incorrect verb tense

• Lack of an adjective

What should replace the blank in 'She likes to read, to write, and ___ play' to maintain parallel structure?

• Plays

• Playing

• Played

• To play

Which type of grammatical structure is used in 'decided to build, to hire, to write'?

• Gerunds

• Adjective-noun

• Infinitives

• Simple past

In the practice exercise, what form should 'to watch' match with?

• Infinitives

• Past participles

• Present continuous

• Gerunds

What is required to correct the parallel structure in the practice sentences?

• Using different tenses

• Changing the subject

• Adjusting to the same grammatical form

• Adding more verbs

For creating a list using gerunds, which activity could be correctly added to 'swimming, jogging, and ___'?

• To run

• Run

• Running

• Ran