Parallel Structure in Writing

The video tutorial covers the concept of parallel structure in English grammar. It explains the importance of maintaining parallel structure in lists, compounds, idioms, comparisons, and related nouns. Examples are provided to illustrate how to ensure elements are in parallel form, such as using consistent verb forms or noun types. The tutorial emphasizes the need to correct any non-parallel structures to improve clarity and coherence in writing.

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

• To make sentences longer

• To ensure clarity and consistency

• To confuse the reader

• To use more complex vocabulary

Which of the following lists maintains parallel structure?

• Cats, dogs, and birds

• Cat, dogs, and bird

• Cats, dog, and birds

• Cat, dog, and bird

In a compound structure, what conjunctions are typically used to join the elements?

• Yet and so

• For and nor

• But and nor

• Or and and

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure in a compound?

• I want to go to the beach or movie theatre.

• I want to go to the beach or to the movie theatre.

• I want to go beach or to the movie theatre.

• I want to go to beach or movie theatre.

What is an example of an idiomatic expression that requires parallel structure?

• Neither nor

• Not only but also

• Both and

• Either or

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly with idioms?

• It is important not only watch these videos but also to practice test problems.

• It is important not only to watch these videos but also to practice test problems.

• It is important not only to watch these videos but also practicing test problems.

• It is important not only to watch these videos but also practice test problems.

In comparisons, which of the following pairs maintains parallel structure?

• Swimming is more fun than to run.

• Swimming is more fun than to running.

• Swimming is more fun than running.

• Swimming is more fun than run.

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure in a comparison?

• Reading is more enjoyable than write.

• Reading is more enjoyable than to write.

• Reading is more enjoyable than to writing.

• Reading is more enjoyable than writing.

What is the role of related nouns in parallel structure?

• To use different forms of nouns

• To ensure consistency in lists

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences more complex

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly with related nouns?

• Students who ate all tests tend to have high grades.

• Students who ate all the tests tend to have higher grades.

• Students who ate all the tests tend to have high grades.

• Students who ate all tests tend to have higher grades.