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Examples of Parallel Structure PDF

The document provides examples of sentences demonstrating parallel structure. Some of the examples include: Kelly had to iron, do the washing, and go shopping; driving a car requires coordination, patience, and good eyesight; and this committee needs to decide whether to reduce the workforce, cut benefits, or lower wages. The examples show how elements in a list or items joined by conjunctions like "and" or "or" should be grammatically similar or parallel in structure.

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Examples of Parallel Structure PDF

The document provides examples of sentences demonstrating parallel structure. Some of the examples include: Kelly had to iron, do the washing, and go shopping; driving a car requires coordination, patience, and good eyesight; and this committee needs to decide whether to reduce the workforce, cut benefits, or lower wages. The examples show how elements in a list or items joined by conjunctions like "and" or "or" should be grammatically similar or parallel in structure.

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Examples of Parallel Structure

• Kelly had to iron, do the washing, and shopping before her parents arrived.
• Driving a car requires coordination, patience, and to have good eyesight.
• Ali prefers jeans to wearing a suit.
• When I walk the dog, I like to listen to music and talking to friends on the phone.
• This committee needs to decide whether the company should reduce its workforce, cut its
benefits, or lowering workers’ wages.
• Swimming in the ocean is much tougher than a pool.
• A brisk walk is as beneficial to your health as going for a run.
• We can neither wait for something to happen nor can we take evasive action.
• It was both a long movie and poorly written.
• We are neither interested in buying a vacuum cleaner nor do we want to utilize your
carpet cleaning service.
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