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Parallel
Structure
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| All
items in a series should be parallel in form. An established
pattern should be maintained throughout the sentence. |
| She
taught biology, chemistry, and anatomy. |
A
pattern of nouns is established.
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Subject
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verb
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noun
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noun
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noun
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She
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taught
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biology
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chemistry
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anatomy
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preference is to take classes in the morning and to work in
the afternoon. |
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"to
_____"
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and
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"to
_____"
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| She
suggested reviewing your notes and getting plenty of sleep the
night before the exam. |
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"___
ing"
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and
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"___
ing"
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| He
is probably in the meeting or in the library. |
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(prep. phrase) or (prep. phrase) |
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| I
am elated when the leaves change color in the autumn and when
the snow falls in the winter. |
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(prep.
phrase)
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and
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(prep.
phrase)
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Parallel
Construction Practice
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of the following sentences lack parallel construction. Cross
out any part that is not parallel, and write the correction
above. |
- I
have been to the grocery store, put the groceries away, and
dinner has been started.
- He
wanted a job with fewer hours and that the salary would be
higher.
- She
was a wonderful student, a great cook, and she was a very
loyal friend.
- It is important to be on time and making a good impression.
- Their
choices were going to the movies, walking along the beach,
or the carnival.
- I
finished my assignment, ate dinner, and then I decided to
watch television.
- She
promised to be there early, and she will also bring a cake.
- He
entered quietly, slowly, and with care.
- I
wanted to go to Chicago but also to New York.
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She considered majoring in chemistry, biology, or studying
literature.
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We can improve the building by making less noise, not leaving
clutter around, and we should repaint the walls.
- The
student failed because his work was always turned in late,
was incomplete, and messy.
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He loves swimming and to go fishing in the summer.
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Good public relations involves patience, being tactful, and
to display tolerance.
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She finds reading the newspaper and to walk through book stores
calming.
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We looked for students whose motivation was high, whose interests
were focused, and there was a high level of energy.
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She told me to try relaxation exercises and going to bed early
the night before the exam.
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The child loves watching television, playing baseball, and
school.
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The new dress code applied not only to students and teachers,
but administrators were included too.
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That professor is always either grading papers or works with
students in tutoring sessions.
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