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Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
- They decided to paint the house, landscape the yard, and fixing the fence.
- He likes to swim, running, and play basketball.
- She enjoys reading books, going to the movies, and to take long walks.
- We went to the store, bought groceries, and cooked dinner. (correct)
What is the primary purpose of using parallel structure in writing?
What is the primary purpose of using parallel structure in writing?
- To create longer, more complex sentences.
- To introduce variety in sentence structure.
- To avoid using commas in a list.
- To ensure grammatical consistency and balance among sentence elements. (correct)
Identify the sentence that violates the principle of parallel structure.
Identify the sentence that violates the principle of parallel structure.
- She is not only intelligent but also has beauty. (correct)
- We need to decide whether to invest in new equipment or to hire more staff.
- He enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing.
- The committee is responsible for planning events, raising funds, and managing volunteers.
Which revision corrects the faulty parallelism in the sentence: 'I like to sing, dancing, and playing the guitar.'?
Which revision corrects the faulty parallelism in the sentence: 'I like to sing, dancing, and playing the guitar.'?
In which of the following sentences is parallel structure correctly applied with correlative conjunctions?
In which of the following sentences is parallel structure correctly applied with correlative conjunctions?
Which of the following best defines parallel structure?
Which of the following best defines parallel structure?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure in a comparison.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure in a comparison.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates faulty parallelism?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates faulty parallelism?
How does parallel structure contribute to the clarity of writing?
How does parallel structure contribute to the clarity of writing?
Select the sentence where parallel structure is used correctly with a series of infinitives.
Select the sentence where parallel structure is used correctly with a series of infinitives.
Flashcards
What is Parallel Structure?
What is Parallel Structure?
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
How to Fix Faulty Parallelism
How to Fix Faulty Parallelism
To correct faulty parallelism, make sure all the elements in a list or comparison follow the same grammatical form.
Study Notes
- Parallel structure (or parallelism) involves using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
- Parallel structure can occur at the word, phrase, or clause level.
- To correct faulty parallelism, all elements in a list or comparison must follow the same grammatical form.
Examples of Parallel Structure Errors and Corrections:
- Incorrect: She likes dancing, to swim, and reading.
- Correct: She likes dancing, swimming, and reading.
- Incorrect: The teacher said we should study hard, that we should complete our homework, and being respectful.
- Correct: The teacher said we should study hard, complete our homework, and be respectful.
Exercise 1: Identify and Correct Parallel Structure Errors
- Rewrite the sentences to correct any errors in parallel structure.
- Original: He enjoys jogging, to swim, and biking.
- Original: The goals of the program are to teach students responsibility, cooperation, and how to be independent.
- Original: My best friend is kind, supportive, and a good listener.
- Original: The company values honesty, working hard, and innovation.
- Original: She spends her weekends cooking, painting, and to watch movies.
Exercise 2: Create Parallel Sentences
- Rewrite the following sentences using parallel structure.
- Original: I like to play basketball, reading novels, and to go hiking.
- Original: The movie was exciting, well-acted, and it had great music.
- Original: We were asked to clean our desks, organizing the supplies, and to turn off the lights.
- Original: His daily routine includes waking up early, to exercise, and eating a healthy breakfast.
- Original: The teacher told us to write an essay, researching our topic, and that we should prepare a presentation.
Bonus Challenge
- Write three sentences using parallel structure.
- Exchange them with a partner for correctness checks.
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