Parallel Structure in Writing

This video tutorial introduces the concept of parallel forms in English writing, explaining their importance in creating clear and coherent sentences. It uses examples, such as a sentence about Covid-19 symptoms, to illustrate how to correct non-parallel structures. The video provides practice sentences and corrections, highlighting common mistakes and offering solutions. It emphasizes the application of parallel forms in writing essays and cover letters, ensuring consistency and clarity in communication.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Parallel forms in English writing

• Advanced grammar techniques

• English pronunciation tips

• Common English idioms

What does the term 'parallel' refer to in the context of writing?

• Lines that intersect

• Lines that are the same and never meet

• Lines that are perpendicular

• Lines that form a triangle

In the example sentence about Covid-19 symptoms, which word is not parallel?

• Tired

• Cough

• Fatigue

• Fever

What is the noun form of 'tired' that is suggested as the best solution?

• Tiredness

• Fatigue

• Exhaustion

• Sleepiness

Which of the following is an example of a correct parallel form?

• Writing an essay in English is both difficult and interest.

• Writing an essay in English is both difficult and to be interesting.

• Writing an essay in English is both difficult and interesting.

• Writing an essay in English is both difficult and interested.

What is a common mistake in parallel forms?

• Using different grammatical structures in a list

• Using the same verb tense throughout

• Using synonyms in a sentence

• Using adjectives to describe nouns

Which of the following is NOT a correct parallel form?

• Listening to music, reading books, and watching movies

• Listening to music, reading books, and watching movies

• Listening to music, read books, and watching movies

• Listening to music, reading books, and watching movies

In the sentence 'You can learn a second language at home, at college, or in the country where it is spoken', what is the parallel structure used?

• Verb phrases

• Noun phrases

• Adjective phrases

• Prepositional phrases

Which of the following sentences uses parallel forms correctly?

• She likes to swim, running, and to bike.

• She likes swimming, running, and biking.

• She likes to swim, to run, and biking.

• She likes swimming, to run, and biking.

Which of the following is an example of a non-parallel sentence?

• She enjoys reading, to write, and painting.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.