Understanding Parallel Structure

What is the main idea of parallelism in writing?

• Mixing various sentence structures

• Arranging words or phrases in a similar way

• Avoiding repetition in writing

• Using different styles in a sentence

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

• I like to swim, running, and to bike.

• I enjoy to swim, running, and biking.

• I enjoy swimming, running, and biking.

• I like swimming, to run, and biking.

What is the effect of non-parallel structure in a sentence?

• It enhances the clarity of the sentence.

• It can cause the reader to stumble.

• It makes the sentence more engaging.

• It makes the sentence more memorable.

In the example 'The coach told the players...', what was the non-parallel element?

• 'that they should not eat too much'

• 'that they should get a lot of sleep'

• 'to do some warm-up exercises'

• 'that they should do some warm-up exercises'

What is a common mistake students make regarding parallelism?

• Using too many parallel structures

• Mixing different grammatical forms

• Avoiding parallel structures altogether

• Overusing the same word

Why is parallelism important in writing?

• It allows for more creative sentence structures.

• It makes sentences longer.

• It helps in using more complex words.

• It improves readability and gives equal importance to ideas.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using parallelism?

• Makes writing more concise

• Improves sentence length

• Ensures equal emphasis on ideas

• Enhances the flow of writing

What does parallelism help achieve in terms of sentence impact?

• It reduces the overall impact of the sentence.

• It makes one idea more important than others.

• It gives all ideas the same level of importance.

• It makes sentences more complex.

How does parallelism affect the memorability of writing?

• It highlights only the first part of the sentence.

• It focuses on the last part of the sentence.

• It makes writing less memorable.

• It ensures all parts are equally memorable.

What humorous element did Joe highlight in the conclusion?

• A new writing technique

• A funny story about parallelism

• A unique hand gesture by Bianca

• A blooper from the video